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Gynaecology | The pelvic pain puzzle: Endometriosis unveiled

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Central C | Virtual
Gynaecology
Friday, May 29, 2026
12:30 PM - 1:20 PM
Central Rm C | Ground Floor

Speaker

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Dr Aiat Shamsa
Obstetrician & Gynaecologist
QUFW

From scan to surgery: Correlating ultrasound findings with laparoscopic outcomes in endometriosis

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM

Biography

Dr Aiat Shamsa | QUFW Dr. Aiat Shamsa is a specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology who has recently completed a Diploma of Diagnostic Ultrasound (DDU) in Queensland through the QUFW (Queensland Ultrasound for Women) organization. She is also a Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (FRANZCOG) and has a background in medical research. Her passion includes non-invasive diagnostic methods for endometriosis, with a particular interest in how a diagnosis can be considered part of the therapy itself.
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Ms Allison Mander
O&G Sonographer and Researcher
Robinson Research Institute

Superficial endometriosis on ultrasound: A new IDEA for sonographers to navigate **NEW VOICE**

1:00 PM - 1:20 PM

Presentation Synopsis / Abstract

The recently published IDEA consensus addendum on superficial endometriosis diagnosis offers new learning opportunities for sonographers. In this 20-minute talk, we’ll clarify exactly what sonographers are expected to identify, what remains uncertain, and how to communicate findings responsibly in this new area of gynaecological imaging. This session will provide clarity, confidence, and language for sonographers navigating the diagnostic expectations around this subtle but important form of disease. You’ll leave with practical frameworks for your scan, your report, and patient communication.
Objectives:
• Provide an overview of the new IDEA addendum on superficial disease
• Discuss ultrasound features of superficial endometriosis
• Discuss limitations of TVUS in detecting superficial disease and why that matters
• Describe how to document and describe possible findings

Biography

Ms Allison Mander | Robinson Research Institute Allison is a Masters candidate at Adelaide University and an experienced O&G sonographer specialising in ultrasound-based diagnosis of endometriosis. Her research focuses on improving diagnostic accuracy and accessibility through evidence-based imaging and patient centred ultrasound care.
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Ms Alison Deslandes
Clinical Academic Sonographer
Specialist Imaging Partners/ University of Adelaide

Superficial endometriosis on ultrasound: A new IDEA for sonographers to navigate

1:00 PM - 1:20 PM

Biography

Ms Alison Deslandes FASA | Specialist Imaging Partners/ University of Adelaide Alison is a clinical academic sonographer from Adelaide, Australia (Kaurna land) working clinically as a specialist obstetric and gynaecological sonographer. Her main passion is the diagnosis of endometriosis with transvaginal ultrasound. Alison is also a PhD candidate at the University of Adelaide investigating the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance diagnosis of endometriosis. Her PhD research specifically focuses on the use of AI as a self-learning tool for sonographers learning to perform transvaginal ultrasound to diagnose endometriosis. Her combined clinical and research expertise has made her a world-leading expert in the utility of transvaginal ultrasound for the diagnosis of endometriosis. She has had the privilege of being invited to speak on this topic at numerous international conferences including the World Congress of Endometriosis, ISUOG World Congress, the Asia Pacific Initiative on Reproduction Congress, and the WFUMB World Congress of Ultrasound.
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