Hanan Alsalem

• Ministry of Health, Kuwait City, Kuwait 2005 till current date.

Peer Reviewed Articles:

• Montanari, E., Bokor, A., Szabó, G., Kondo, W., Trippia, C. H., Malzoni, M., Giovanni, A. Di, Tinneberg, H. R., Oberstein, A., Rocha, R. M., Leonardi, M., Condous, G., Alsalem, H., Keckstein, J., & Hudelist, G. (2022). Comparison of #Enzian classification and revised American Society for Reproductive Medicine stages for the description of disease extent in women with deep endometriosis. Human Reproduction, 37(10). https://doi.org/10.1093/humrep/deac187
• Montanari E, Bokor A, Szabó G, Kondo W, Trippia CH, Malzoni M, Di Giovanni A, Tinneberg HR, Oberstein A, Rocha RM, Leonardi M, Condous G, Alsalem H, Keckstein J, Hudelist G. Accuracy of sonography for non-invasive detection of ovarian and deep endometriosis using #Enzian classification: prospective multicenter diagnostic accuracy study. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol. 2022 Mar;59(3):385-391. doi: 10.1002/uog.24833. PMID: 34919760.
• Marien M, Zeni G, Tigdi J, AlSalem, H, Leonardi M. Cystic Adenomyosis in a Subserosal Fibroid. J Obstet Gynaecol Can. 2022 Mar 8:S1701-2163(22)00224-9. doi: 10.1016/j.jogc.2022.02.125. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 35276428.
• Alsalem Hanan, Tigdi Jayesh, Osmond Mark, Leyland Nicholas, Tang Shangguo, Leonardi Mathew. Stop, Think, and Re-evaluate: A Decidualized Endometrioma can Mimic Malignancy in Pregnancy. J Minim Invasive Gynecol. 2021. Doi: 10.1016/j.jmig.2021.06.022.

Book Chapters:

• Hanan Alsalem, Jean-Jacques Tuech, Damien Forestier, Benjamin Merlot, Myriam Noailles and Horace Roman. Endometriosis, Current Topics in Diagnosis and Management. (2022)
• Horace Roman, H. Alsalem, Tudor Birsan and Gernot Hudelist. Endometriosis in Reproductive Years: Surgical Management of Colorectal Endometriosis. Endometriosis and Adenomyosis (2022).
• Alsalem Hanan. The Sleeve and Pregnancy. Laparosc. Sleeve Gastrectomy. (2021)

Aceepted Abstracts: (CanSage and AAGL)

• Tigdi, J., Kotait, M., AlSalem, H. N., & Leyland, N. A. (2021). A Case of Déjà Vu: Surgical Correction of a Uterine Avm and Hysteroscopic Resection of Rpoc Secondary to Invasive Placenta. Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, 28(11). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmig.2021.09.376
• Tigdi, J., AlSalem, H. N., Leyland, N. A., & Scattolon, S. (2021). Laparoscopic Resection of a Non-Communicating, Functional Uterine Horn. Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, 28(11). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmig.2021.09.198
• AlSalem, H. N., Tigdi, J., & Leonardi, M. (2021). CS Scar Pregnancy, the Challenge, the Triumph. Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, 28(11). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmig.2021.09.6965.

Abstract Presentation: (SEUD 2022)

• Alsalem, H, Tigdi, J, Zeni, G, Kak, I, Tang, S, Leyland, N, Leonardi, M. Laparoscopic Management of a Large Degenrated Fibroid During pregnancy.
• Alsalem, H, Leonardi, M. Ultrasound Evaluation of the Uterosacral Ligaments: Pragmatic Review and Surgical Considerations.

Editorials:

• Co-writer for new scope editorial of AAGL’s newsletter (Oct 2020) with dr. Mathew Leonardi and dr. Charles E. Miller titled “Endometriosis excision surgery- It starts with imaging”

Invited:

• "Pave your way to a successful TLH", Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Cadaver Course, University of Ottawa Skills and Simulation Centre, May 2022.
• "Gynecologic Ultrasound: An Accessory OR a Necessity", Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Ottawa Hospital, April 2022.
• "Using Minimal for Maximal", Greater Toronto Area MIGS Journal Club, June 2020.
• "CS Niche, What? How? and What's next?", Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, McMaster University, Canada, February 2020.
• "Swimming Against the Stream, Surgery for Endometriosis", Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, McMaster University, Canada, February 2019.
• "Challenges of Female Surgeons in The Middle East", Open Endoscopy Forum, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Boston, September 2018.
• "Bi, Quadri and Nanovalent: HPV Screening and vaccines", Maternity Hospital, Kuwait, May 2017.
• "Tools for Predicting Adhesions at Time of Laparoscopy", Maternity Hospital, Kuwait, April 2017.
• "How To Deal With Oops During Laparoscopic Surgery", Young Endoscopic Platform, ISGE International Meeting, Opatia June 2016.
• "Bombay Blood Group. (Case presentation)", Maternity Hospital, Kuwait, March 2016.
• "Laparoscopic Surgery Vs. Robotic Surgery for Gynecology" (Debate), First Winner's Meeting, Greece, June 2014.

Research:

• "Laparoscopic Management of a Large Degenerated Fibroid During pregnancy". (video) Alsalem, H, Tigdi, J, Zeni, G, Kak, I, Tang, S, Leyland, N, Leonardi, M. (SEUD June 2022.)
• "Ultrasound Evaluation of the Uterosacral Ligaments: Pragmatic Review and Surgical Considerations". (video) Alsalem, H, Leonardi, M. (SEUD June 2022).
• "Skene gland cyst: Case report" (Poster # 196). Al-Shaiji, T, Alsalem, H, Jaber, M, Faculty of Health Science Poster Day, Kuwait (April 2014).
• "Acute abdominal pain, OHVIRA syndrome: Case report" (Poster # 197). Farghali, M, Alsalem, H, Alkandari, L, Faculty of Health Science Poster Day, Kuwait (April 2014).
• "Abdominal pregnancy: Case Report" (Poster # 216). Alqinae, M, Alsalem, H, Assem, Faculty of Health Science Poster Day, Kuwait (April 2013).
• "Placenta Prévia with unexpected blood group: Case report" (Poster # 217), Al-Shammali, I, Alsalem, H, Al-Saleh, R, Assem, T, Faculty of Health Science Poster Day, Kuwait, (April 2013).

• Surgical Coaching Certificate. Academy of Surgical Coaching (May, 2022).
• Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certificate (April 2022)
• TCPS 2:CORE Certificate Course on Research Ethics based on the Tri-Council Policy Statement: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans (TCPS 2: CORE March,2022).
• Master Class laparoscopic suturing with Dr. Arnaud Wattiez and Armando Romeo, MIS Academy, (Dubai, United Arab Emirates, March 2018).
• Master Class TruClear (Medtronic) MIS Academy, Rudi Campo, Arnaud Wattiez and Samar Nahas (Dubai, United Arab Emirates, January 2018).
• Certificate of Basic and Advanced, Intensive, Hands-on, Cadaveric Course on Laparoscopic Surgical Anatomy for Pelvic Surgery with 3D Technology. International School of Surgical Anatomy with Dr. Marcello Ceccaroni (Tübingen, Germany, September 2016)
• Certificate in modern hysteroscopy, European Academy of Gynecological Surgery (Nicosia, Cypress, March 2016).
• Certificate in current techniques in the treatment of severe endometriosis (IRCAD, Strasbourg, France, September 2015).
• Certificate In practical laparoscopic anatomy for advanced gynecological techniques (IRCAD, Strasbourg, Tübingen, April 2015).
• Certificate of laparoscopic suturing (A-Z laparoscopic suturing, European Academy of Gynecological Surgery. Leuven, Belgium, March 2015).
• Certificate "The holitomy challenge" - surgical master's course in total laparoscopic hysterectomy and advanced laparoscopic procedures. (Dr. Kate O'Hanlan, Atlanta, USA Sept 2012).
• Certificate of training in laparoscopic gynecological surgery course- Advanced techniques in operative and gynecological endoscopy (IRCAD, Strasbourg, March 2012).
• Basic Surgical Skills, (Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, UK, March, 2012)

Certifications:

• Surgical Coaching Certificate. Academy of Surgical Coaching (2022)
• Current Candidate Masters of Health Profession Education (MHPE), University of Queen's (August 2023)

Academic Day Presentations:

• "Abnormal Uterine Bleeding", Resident AHD, McMaster University, (October 2020).
• "Hysteroscopy", Resident AHD/CMAS (Virtual), McMaster University, (September, 2020).
• "Hysterectomy", Resident AHD/CMAS (Virtual), McMaster University, (June, 2020).
• "Maternal Physiology", Resident AHD, McMaster University, (May, 2020).
• "Precocious Puberty", Resident AHD, McMaster University, (May, 2019).
• "Post Partum Hemorrhage", review available guidelines, Resident AHD, McMaster University (March, 2019).
• "Sexually Transmitted Infections" Resident academic day, Kuwait Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (September, 2018).
• "Understanding Chronic Pelvic Pain and Endometriosis" Resident academic day, Kuwait Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (August, 2018).

Undergraduate Teaching:

Kuwait:

• Clinical Tutor for Core Obstetrics and Gynecology for sixth year medical students (2014-1018).

Canada:

• Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinical Skills Tutor (2019-2022)
• Gynecology CIR review lecturer (2019-2022).
• Undergraduate "review of endometriosis" lecturer

Post Graduate Teaching:

Kuwait:

• Clinical Tutor for Residents of Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program. (2014-2018)
• Laparoscopic skills supervisor for Obstetrics and Gynecology residents. (2016-2018)

Canada:

• Laparoscopic skills tutor (CMAS). (2019-2022)
• Pig Lab surgical skills supervisor. (2019-2022)
• Cadaver anatomy and surgical Lab (Invited guest, The Ottawa Hospital). (2022,2023)
• Gyn ultrasound rounds lead and presenter.

• Licensed NRP provider.

• Licensed BLS provider and instructor.

• Licensed ACLS provider.

• Licensed ALSO provider.