October 2026

October has been another fantastic month for BSGE, with education, training and collaboration continuing to drive much of our work. It has been particularly encouraging to see the enthusiasm of our members for the new initiatives and training opportunities being developed.

Firstly, huge congratulations to Professor Ertan Saridogan and the organising team on an exceptional ESGE Congress in Krakow. An excellent educational programme, wonderful social events and a great opportunity to catch up with colleagues from across Europe and beyond. It was a real pleasure to contribute to the scientific programme, delivering a talk on the use of ICG in gynaecological surgery alongside BSGE colleagues.

Education and Training
It has been a particularly active month for education, including another successful series of BSGE/ RCOG hysteroscopy courses. A huge thank you to Nadine Di Donato and Suzanne Taylor for consistently delivering such high-quality training. It was particularly encouraging to see the continued focus on analgesia options for outpatient hysteroscopy. Ensuring women have access to appropriate pain relief and informed choices must remain central to how we develop these services.

We have also had an excellent response to our National Robotic Training Pathway, with significant interest from doctors across the UK. This reflects the growing role of robotic surgery in gynaecology and reinforces the importance of structured, standardised training. Applications have now closed, and successful candidates should hear from us shortly. Our refreshed RIGS HUB national training programme is also due to start soon. Updated and aligned with the new RCOG curriculum, this is another excellent opportunity for our resident doctor members to develop their surgical knowledge and skills. Applications have also opened for the BSGE/ Arthrex cadaveric training course, combining theoretical learning with hands-on training in pelvic sidewall dissection, hysterectomy, cystoscopy, ICG and much more. I would strongly encourage eligible members to apply. Both programmes reflect our continued commitment to providing high-quality, accessible surgical training for BSGE members.

EndoUK 360 MDT meeting and CRESENDO
I am really looking forward to our inaugural EndoUK 360 MDT meeting in Birmingham this December, with registrations now open. Our Endometriosis CNS Day will take place immediately beforehand, providing a valuable opportunity to bring together the wider multidisciplinary team.

High-quality endometriosis care is not delivered by individual surgeons working in isolation. It requires effective multidisciplinary teams, shared expertise and collaboration between centres. These meetings offer an invaluable opportunity to share best practice, discuss challenges, brainstorm new ideas and strengthen the relationships that underpin safe, high-quality care.

Our CRESENDO project is also progressing well. Thank you to everyone who applied to be involved in this important initiative. The response has been excellent, reflecting the enthusiasm for collaborative working and improving endometriosis care.

Congratulations to our successful applicants.

National Fibroid Network
Our National Fibroid Network continues to gather momentum as we work towards developing national standards and, ultimately, Fibroid Centres of Excellence.

Plans are progressing for our inaugural National Fibroid Network meeting, alongside work on national surveys, multidisciplinary standards and improving patient information. We will also be holding our first National Fibroid Network webinar on Monday 23 November, an opportunity to share our vision and discuss how members can get involved. A huge thank you to the entire Fibroid Care Subcommittee for their commitment, enthusiasm and hard work in driving this important initiative forward. It is wonderful to see the progress being made, and I am looking forward to what we can achieve together.

A Personal Reflection
On a personal note, October has been a busy month! Alongside work and BSGE commitments, I have had the pleasure of teaching on four hands-on laparoscopic courses and somehow managed to squeeze in seven runs for charity, including the Royal Parks Half Marathon! It has reminded me how important it is to pursue our passions outside medicine. We spend so much of our lives caring for others, but it is equally important to make time for ourselves, challenge ourselves and do the things we love.

As always, a huge thank you to our Council, committees, faculty, members and the BSGE team for the time, energy and enthusiasm that makes all of this possible.

Best Wishes,
Rebecca Mallick

Dates for the diary
There is plenty coming up over the next few months, so please do make a note of these key dates:

29-30 October 2026
BSGE Senior Professional Development Meeting

2 December 2026
BSGE Endometriosis Clinical Nurse Specialist Day

3–4 December 2026
Inaugural BSGE EndoUK 360 MDT Meeting

10 December 2026 — online
Joint RCOG/BSGE Event: Chronic Pelvic Pain

21-22 January 2027
BSGE Ambulatory Care Network (ACN)2

25–26 January 2027
BSGE-Arthrex Laparoscopic Skills Academy

26 January 2027
BSGE & Arthrex Virtual Laparoscopic Skills Academy 

22 – 24 April 2027
RCOG World Congress 2027
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