Course Overview

Course Overview

Join us for an intensive hands-on workshop designed to enhance your skills in laparoscopic surgery. This course offers practical experience and expert guidance to improve your proficiency in minimally invasive surgical techniques.

Course Details

• Date: 5th-6th November, 2024
• Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Venue: Education Centre, Birmingham Heartlands Hospital

What You’ll Learn

• Fundamental laparoscopic techniques
• Instrument handling and navigation
• Tissue manipulation and dissection
• Suturing and knot-tying in laparoscopic settings
• Management of common complications

Who Should Attend

This workshop is ideal for:

• Surgical residents and fellows
• Junior surgeons looking to improve their laparoscopic skills
• Experienced surgeons wanting to refine their techniques
• Medical professionals transitioning to minimally invasive surgery

Registration

To register for this workshop or for more information, please contact:

Email: education@uhb.nhs.uk
Phone: +44 (0)121 424 2000

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Who Should Attend

This workshop is designed to benefit a wide range of medical professionals involved in or transitioning to minimally invasive surgery. Ideal participants include:

• Surgical Residents and Fellows: Those in training who want to develop a strong foundation in laparoscopic techniques.
• Junior Surgeons: Early-career surgeons looking to enhance their laparoscopic skills and gain confidence in minimally invasive procedures.
• Experienced Surgeons: Established surgeons interested in refining their techniques or expanding their repertoire of laparoscopic procedures.
• Gynaecologists: Specialists in women’s health seeking to improve their skills in laparoscopic gynaecological procedures.
• Urologists: Urological surgeons aiming to enhance their proficiency in laparoscopic urological interventions.
• General Surgeons: Those looking to expand their capabilities in minimally invasive abdominal surgeries.
• Colorectal Surgeons: Specialists wanting to improve their laparoscopic techniques for colorectal procedures.
• Surgical Nurse Practitioners: Advanced practice nurses involved in surgical care and assistance.
• Medical Professionals Transitioning to MIS: Doctors from various specialties looking to incorporate laparoscopic techniques into their practice.

Participants should have a basic understanding of surgical principles. This course is particularly valuable for those looking to enhance their practical skills and gain hands-on experience in a controlled, educational environment.

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:

• Demonstrate proficiency in basic laparoscopic techniques and instrument handling
• Perform accurate tissue manipulation and dissection in a laparoscopic setting
• Execute intracorporeal suturing and knot-tying with improved efficiency
• Navigate laparoscopic equipment safely and effectively
• Identify and manage common complications in laparoscopic procedures
• Apply ergonomic principles to minimize physical strain during laparoscopic surgery
• Utilize advanced energy devices in laparoscopic settings
• Demonstrate improved hand-eye coordination and depth perception in 2D visual fields
• Implement strategies for effective team communication during laparoscopic procedures
• Apply principles of patient safety specific to minimally invasive surgery