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OCTOBER
1–2
Meyer Health Campus
2026 · Florence
International clinical education

Advanced course on monochorionic multiple pregnancies

Diagnosis, Management and Fetal Therapy - an intensive two-day postgraduate course in Florence.

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October 1–2

2026 · Florence

Simulation Centre, MHC Hands-on fetal medicine training.
01Course format

Scientific sessions, case discussion and practical simulation.

02Location

Meyer Health Campus, Florence, Italy.

03Language

The course will be held in English.

04Diploma

Diploma issued by the PREIS School.

Course overview

A focused programme for complex twin pregnancy care.

Built for clinicians involved in fetal medicine, ultrasound, obstetrics and perinatal management of monochorionic twin pregnancies.

Organizers

International academic leadership

Enrico Lopriore, Ruben Quintero and Valentina Tsibizova.

Practical part

Simulation Centre at MHC

Ultrasound simulation, laser therapy demonstration and placental staining.

Schedule

Programme

October 1–2, 2026. Two days of lectures, live demonstration, hands-on training, simulation and interactive case discussions on monochorionic multiple pregnancies.

DAY 1 — OCTOBER 1, 2026

Opening

General Introduction

08:30–08:45
08:30–08:45
Gian Carlo Di Renzo, Enrico Lopriore, Ruben Quintero, Valentina Tsibizova
  • Welcome and introduction of the international faculty
  • Course objectives and structure
  • Interactive opening survey
Morning session

Monochorionic Twins: General Overview

Chairpersons: Ruben Quintero and Gian Carlo Di Renzo
08:45–10:20
08:45–09:05

Monochorionic twins: an overview

Ruben Quintero
09:05–09:30

Monochorionic placentation and intertwin vascular connections

Sophie Groene and Enrico Lopriore
09:30–09:45

Classification and spectrum of complications in monochorionic multiple pregnancies

Mark Kilby and Janice Gibson
09:45–10:05

Ultrasound surveillance of monochorionic pregnancies: what should be assessed and when?

Valentina Tsibizova
10:05–10:20

Questions, interactive survey and discussion

10:20–10:40

Coffee Break

Morning session

Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome

Chairpersons: Enrico Lopriore, Valentina Tsibizova
10:40–12:40
10:40–11:05

Ultrasound diagnosis of Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome and diagnostic pitfalls

Mark Kilby
11:05–11:30

Antenatal management and selection of candidates for fetal therapy

Valentina Tsibizova
11:30–11:55

Neurological morbidity after fetoscopic laser treatment of TTTS: outcomes from the Scottish National Registry

Janice Gibson
11:55–12:20

Neonatal management and long-term outcomes after TTTS

Enrico Lopriore
12:20–12:40

Interactive clinical case and expert discussion

12:40–13:40

Lunch

Practical session

Fetoscopic Laser Therapy and Placental Dye Injection

Faculty: Ruben Quintero, Eftichia Kontopoulos, Mark Kilby, Janice Gibson, Valentina Tsibizova, Sophie Groene and Enrico Lopriore

Lectures, Live Demonstration, Hands-on Training and Simulation

13:40–16:00
13:40–14:00

Surgical variations in the laser treatment of TTTS

Ruben Quintero
14:00–14:20

Surgical management of challenging TTTS cases

Eftichia Kontopoulos
14:20–14:50

Placental dye injection and identification of intertwin anastomoses

Sophie Groene and Enrico Lopriore

Demonstration using one monochorionic placenta; a dichorionic placenta may be used if a monochorionic placenta is unavailable.

14:50–15:10

Fetoscopic laser treatment of TTTS with an anterior placenta: technical modifications and practical solutions

Mark Kilby
15:10–15:50

Laser simulation: identification and coagulation of placental anastomoses

Ruben Quintero, Eftichia Kontopoulos and Valentina Tsibizova
15:50–16:00

Faculty feedback and discussion

All faculty
16:00–16:20

Coffee Break

Afternoon session

Twin Anemia–Polycythemia Sequence

Chairpersons: Eftichia Kontopoulos and Enrico Lopriore
16:20–18:00
16:20–16:45

Prenatal diagnosis and staging of TAPS: ultrasound criteria and diagnostic pitfalls

Eftichia Kontopoulos
16:45–17:10

Treatment of Twin Anemia–Polycythemia Sequence: when and how?

Janice Gibson
17:10–17:30

Perinatal management, neonatal morbidity and long-term outcomes in TAPS

Enrico Lopriore
17:30–17:45

To Be the Mother of Monochorionic Twins: My Experience with TAPS

Stephanie Ernst
17:45–18:00

Questions and discussion with the patient representative and faculty

Hands-on simulation

Train with confidence in a dedicated clinical environment.

The practical part takes place in the adjacent Simulation Center at Meyer Health Campus.

Laser therapy demonstration with MC twins model or video-based discussion where no clinical cases are available.

Monochorionic placenta demonstration and injection with color dye.

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OPUS-style learningSimulation, ultrasound and faculty-led clinical scenarios.
Faculty

International specialists in fetal and perinatal medicine.

Faculty and contributors from Europe, the USA, Brazil and Vietnam.

Ruben Quintero USA
Eftichia Kontopoulos USA
Mark KilbyUnited Kingdom
Janice GibsonUnited Kingdom
Enrico LoprioreThe Netherlands
Sophie GroeneThe Netherlands
Valentina TsibizovaItaly
Gian Carlo Di Renzo Italy
Stephanie ErnstThe NetherlandsPatient Representative
Course information

A look back at the course

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