ALSGBI Position Statement – Scope of Practice of Surgical Care Practitioners (SCP’s)

Statement of the Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons of Great Britain & Ireland (ALSGBI), the ALSGBI Academy and the Association of Laparoscopic Theatre Staff (ALTS) on the scope of practice of Surgical Care Practitioners (SCP) undertaking surgical procedures   The ALSGBI is uniquely positioned to comment on the recent publication in the Annals of the Royal…

ALSGBI Intermediate Skills in Robotic Surgery course – 4th & 5th September 2024

Before attending this course, please click HERE and read the preparatory resources. To apply, please email jtreglohan@alsgbi.org This form is for part payments Name(Required) First Last Email(Required) Course payment Price: ALSGBI Intermediate Skills in Robotic Surgery Course – 4th & 5th September 2024Billing Address(Required) Street Address Address Line 2 City County / State / Region ZIP…

Robotic Lateral Pelvic Lymph Node Dissection (RLPLND) in Rectal Cancer – New Feasibility Study from a European Centre

The role of robotic lateral pelvic lymph node dissection (LPLND) for lateral pelvic nodal disease (LPND) in rectal cancer has yet to be investigated in the Western hemisphere. A recent study aimed to investigate the safety and feasibility of robotic LPLND by utilising a well-established totally robotic TME protocol. Methods: A retrospective study was conducted on…

RCS Eng – Quality Assurance Assessor vacancy

The RCS Eng are seeking Quality Assurance Assessors to assist with accreditation reviews of a number of national and international courses and surgical training providers. You must be experienced in your field and usually a Consultant, Specialist or similarly well-respected surgeon or educationalist. The role will utilise your expertise to help assess courses and educational centres…