These are various courses taking place throughout Great Britain at various centres:

If you wish to apply for your course to be accredited by us, you will need to complete the Course Accreditation Process. Please click HERE to fill in the Course Accreditation form and HERE for our Course Endorsement Policy

Our courses (robotic and laparoscopic) are open to all surgeons, even if the text of an individual posting refers to Trainee or Consultant Surgeons only, Fellows and Specialty Doctors are equally welcome. For any enquiries, please use the contact information in the individual posting. For all ALSGBI-badged courses, attendees must bring evidence of identity eg credit/debit card. 

Key Skills in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery Course, Derby – 15th & 16th December 2025

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To book, please email dhft.specialistcourses@nhs.net 

This course is ALSGBI accredited, and there is a 10% discount for ALSGBI members. 

Contact Name
Sarah Backhouse
Contact Email
dhft.specialistcourses@nhs.net
Title of Course
Key Skills in Advanced Laparoscopic Skills
Dates
15/12/2025 & 16/12/2025
Location (where known)
Royal Derby Hospital
Provisional programme (please upload)
Course duration
2 Days
CME points available (optional)
12
Course objectives
We have developed specific animal models to teach Key Skills of Laparoscopic Dissection, Suturing & Anastomosis (stapled & handsewn). Participants can relate these skills directly to live operating during the course
Methods of teaching
Pre course DVD, short Lectures, wet lab animal model laparoscopic skills training, live operating
Target delegates
Relevant to ST3 & above colorectal, upper GI & urology trainees
Faculty and faculty/ participant ratios
Upper GI, colorectal & urology consultant laparoscopic surgeons.  Ratio of 1 faculty to 4 participants
Level of experience of faculty members
Faculty members are all specialist laparoscopic surgeons in their own field. They are all trainers in laparoscopic surgery, several holding qualifications in medical education
Cost of course per delegate
£300
Discounts for ALSGBI members? We would recommend a discount of 5 – 10% for delegates who are members of ALSGBI
10% Discount

 

Please click HERE for the course programme

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RoboPass® Assessment Programme – 8th January 2026

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The inaugural event will be held on 8th January 2026

Please only make payment when you have been approved to attend the course

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Introduction to Gastrointestinal Endoscopy course, Colchester – 16th January 2026

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This course offers extended simulation sessions with expert guidance to allow trainees to confidently handle and control the endoscopes.  There are also theoretical sessions on the history of endoscopy, patient preparation and consent, analgesia and sedation, common pathology, and equipment functionality.

For further information please visit the ICENI Centre website:

https://icenicentre.org/courses/gastroenterology/

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The NORTH General Surgery FRCS Mock VIVA Course, Leeds – 17th & 18th January 2026

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There is a discount of 11.1% for ALSGBI members. To find out more and register, please email b.amr@nhs.net

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Course Structure

The course closely mimics the FRCS viva exam format, providing:

  • Mock viva circuits, each with 3- 4 clinical scenarios.
  • Each scenario lasts 5 minutes, followed by 5 minutes of structured feedback.
  • Candidates receive scores and detailed feedback per scenario.
  • Candidates will have the opportunity to move through all viva stations
  • Additional feedback sessions are available upon request.
  • Depends on time allocations; candidates may do multiple turns on same day

 

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ALSGBI Mastering Laparoscopic Bile Duct Stone Surgery course, Slough – 5th February 2026

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Please only make payment when you have been approved to attend the course.  ALSGBI members will receive the member discount by means of a card refund following payment. 

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Introduction to Robotic Surgery course, Colchester – 10th June 2026

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Course fee: £450

Course content:

Virtual skills assessment, overview of the Xi Robot, port placement and docking the robot with hands-on practice, simulation training, dry skills training and emergency conversion.

The Royal College of Surgeons of England have accredited up to 5 CPD Points for this event.

For further information and to access our booking forms please visit the ICENI Centre website:

https://icenicentre.org/courses/robotic-training/

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