Intermediate Skills for Laparoscopic Surgeons (December)

04 - 06 December 2023

(3 days)

Dundee Institute for Healthcare Simulation, University of Dundee, UK

Summary of course

A 3 day, practical course providing laboratory based practice of intermediate laparoscopic skills, aimed at surgical trainees (SPR) with some prior experience of laparoscopic cholecystectomy. The atmosphere is relaxed and informal, allowing easy exchange of ideas and experiences. Level of Course: CT1-ST6

Description

Course Director - Mr Samer Zino MD,MSc,MRes,MRCS,PhD(Gla),FRCS. Consultant UGI and Bariatric surgeon at Ninewells Hospital, Dundee, Scotland. Co-Director - Mr Benjie Tang, Senior Lecturer, Surgical Skills Centre.

The course provides;

Maximum laboratory time to practise a wide range of intermediate to advanced laparoscopic skills
Hands-on practical sessions on a variety laparoscopic procedures with animal tissue models
Opportunity of using advanced surgical energy devices
Expert Sessions to address a variety of topics in laparoscopic surgery
Personal tuition and feedback
Self paced and flexible programme
Opportunity to view different applications
Maximum of twenty participants

The course will cover (step-by-step demonstrations followed by hands-on sessions)

Ergnonomics in laparoscopic surgery
Difficult access techniques and adhesiolysis
Extracorporeal knot-tying technique
Laparoscopic suturing and intracorporeal knot tying
Laparoscopic continuous suturing techniques
Tumbled square knot
Free laparoscopic suturing exercise
Prevention of laparoscopic bile duct injuries
Intraoperative cholangiography
Primary closure of CBD or 'T' tube insertion
Hiatial repair using tumbled square knot
Repair of perforated duodenal ulcer
Repair of incisional hernia
Laparoscopic stapled Gastroenterostomy

Expert Sessions

Difficult access techniques and indication for conversion to open
Laparoscopic colorectal surgery
Prevention of laparoscopic bile duct injury
Laparoscopic intraoperative cholangiography
Laparoscopic repair of perforated duodenal ulcer
Laparoscopic stapled gastroenterostomy
Total extra-peritoneal (TEP) hernia repair
Laparoscopic incisional hernia repair

Who is it for?

This course is aimed at surgical trainees (SPR) with some prior experience of laparoscopic cholecystectomy. It is desirable that attendees have already completed a basic training course in laparoscopic surgery before applying for a place on this course.

How to apply?

Please enquire online at:

https://dihs.dundee.ac.uk/courses/general-surgery/intermediate-skills-laparoscopic-surgeons