These are various courses taking place throughout Great Britain at various centres:
Please find attached the Programme and application form for the forthcoming Advanced Laparoscopic skills workshop on 9th June 2018. As ever, the workshop is FREE to attend (there is a nominal “admin fee”).
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| Contact Name | Milly Mistry |
| Contact Email | milly.mistry@nhs.net |
| Title of Course | Key Skills in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery |
| Dates | 5th & 6th June 2018 |
| Location (where known) | Royal Derby Hospital |
| Provisional programme (please upload) | Approval Programme Key Skills June 2018.doc |
| 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 |
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| Cost of course per delegate | £250.00 |
| Contact Name | Louise Sore |
| Contact Email | louise.sore@nuth.nhs.uk |
| Title of Course | Upper GI Cancer Cadaveric Course |
| Dates | 4-5 June 2008 |
| Location (where known) | Newcastle Surgical Training Centre |
| Provisional programme (please upload) | Provisional programme Upper GI V1.docx |
| Course duration | 2 days |
| CME points available (optional) | Pending |
| Course objectives | To experience and familiarise the various positions |
| Methods of teaching | Cadaveric workshops and didactic lectures |
| Target delegates | ST5-ST8 and Consultants |
| Faculty and faculty/ participant ratios | 1:2 |
| Level of experience of faculty members | All highly experienced and expert consultant faculty members |
| Feedback forms (optional) | |
| Cost of course per delegate | £575 |
| Discounts for ALSGBI members? We would recommend a discount of 5 – 10% for delegates who are members of ALSGBI | Yes |
Clinical Anatomy Skills Centre
University of Glasgow, Thomson Building, G12 8QQ
| Location | The Medical Education Training Centre, Kirklands Hospital, NHS Lanarkshire |
| Contact Name | Ms Sheryl Houston |
| Flyer | Click Here |
| Contact Details | sheryl.houston@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk |
| Provisional programme | Biliary Course, Kirklands |
| Course duration | One Day |
| Course objectives | Advanced procedure–based course highlighting the technical and logistical aspects of one session laparoscopic exploration of the bile duct. The course is designed for consultant surgeons and senior trainees who have mastered the skills of routine and emergency laparoscopic cholecystectomy and may already have experience with intra-operative cholangiography. The candidates are made familiar with the technical aspects through short interactive talks. The course has a major practical hands-on component with opportunity to practice cholangiography, trans-cystic duct cannulation and exploration, choledochotomy exploration and various methods of biliary drainage. There will be emphasis on the handling and optimal use of 3mm & 5mm choledochoscopes. Well designed animal tissue models allow for task repetition and skills development and consolidation. Adequate time is dedicated to detailed discussions of technical aspects utilising extensive video material from more than 800 Laparoscopic bile duct explorations. ISCP curriculum considers bile duct exploration a mandatory procedure and the technical skills required for ST6 (level 3) to ST8 (level 4) |
| CPD | 6 points – RCS approved |
| Methods of teaching | Short talks, wet lab, hands-on practice and interactive discussions |
| Target delegates | Maximum 8 participants. Consultant surgeons and senior trainees who have mastered the skills of routine and emergency laparoscopic cholecystectomy and may already have experience with intra-operative cholangiography or bile duct exploration |
| Level of experience of faculty members | A Nassar, 20 years experience in bile duct exploration, Director of laparoscopic and bile duct courses for EAES, choledochoscopy courses at EHPBA,IHPBA congresses and various international society meetings. Former Vice Chairman of the EAES Education and Training Committee and faculty at Cuschieri skills Centre courses, MATTU, MATTUS S Mahmud. wide experience of laparoscopic biliary and upper GI. A special interest in bile duct exploration H Qandeel, experience in laparoscopic surgery and bile duct exploration as well as conducting advanced laparoscopic courses at the METC, Lanarkshire |
| Cost of course per delegate | £450 |
Had very good hands on experience to perform IOC, stone retrieval, choledochoscopy, T- tube insertion and laparoscopic choledochotomy and stitching.
| Contact Name | Talvinder Singh Gill |
| Contact Email | jenny.laws@nth.nhs.uk |
| Title of Course | Single Incision Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery Course |
| Dates | 10/5/18 – 11/5/18 |
| Location (where known) | University Hospital North Tees, Hardwick, Stockton, TS19 8PE |
| Provisional programme (please upload) | SILCS 2018 programme.pdf |
| Course duration | 2 days |
| CME points available (optional) | 14 applied |
| Course objectives | Practical hands on curse aimend at providing delegates with technical skills to perform single incision laparoscopic colorectal surgery |
| Methods of teaching | Live operations, hands on single port surgery training in wet lab on intestinal tissue, lecture and discussion |
| Target delegates | Senior registrars and laparoscopic colorectal surgeons |
| Faculty and faculty/ participant ratios | 1:2 |
| Level of experience of faculty members | Faculty experienced in carrying out single port laparoscopic surgery |
| Feedback forms (optional) | |
| Cost of course per delegate | £195 reduced cost |
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Contact Name |
Louise Sore |
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Title of Course |
The 2nd UK COLORECTAL ROBOTIC SURGERY CONFERENCE AND CADAVERIC COURSE |
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Dates |
26-27 March 2018 |
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Location (where known) |
Newcastle Surgical Training Centre |
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Provisional programme (please upload) |
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Course duration |
2 days |
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CME points available (optional) |
Pending |
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Course objectives |
This course is designed to facilitate the surgeon with didactic and hands on cadaveric training experience. Conducted by a faculty of experienced surgeons, this is an intensive two day course of lectures, debate, exchange and practical hands on experience on Colorectal procedures using an XI Da Vinci robot |
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Methods of teaching |
Didactic lectures and Cadaveric workshop |
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Target delegates |
Surgical trainees to experienced consultants |
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Feedback forms (optional) |
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Cost of course per delegate |
£1200 |
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Discounts for ALSGBI members? We would recommend a discount of 5 – 10% for delegates who are members of ALSGBI |
10% |
Course Organisers – Mr Patrick Keating & Mr Ravindra
Date Saturday 24 March 2018 – 8.30 – 4.30 pm
Open to ST3 and above, Staff Grades & Consultants In any speciality who wish to refine their laparoscopic suturing skills
Venue – Surgical Simulation Centre, Chorley and District General Hospital (PR7 1PP)
Topics to be covered:
Intra-corporeal laparoscopic suturing – interrupted & continuous
Extra-corporeal knot tying
Knotless suturing
Intensive Practical Sessions
Personal tuition and feedback
Cost £250.00 – CPD points applied for
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Education Events |
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Title of Course |
Peritoneal Metastatic Colorectal Cancer: What you and your MDT need to know |
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Dates |
Thursday 1st March 2018 |
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Location (where known) |
Education Centre (Dept 17), The Christie, Manchester, M20 4BX |
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Provisional programme (please upload) |
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Course duration |
1 day |
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CME points available (optional) |
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Course objectives |
A study day for colorectal MDT teams to discuss the management of patients with peritoneal metastatic colorectal cancer |
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Methods of teaching |
lectures |
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Target delegates |
Oncologists, surgeons, specialist nurses, radiologists, pathologists and senior trainees working within a colorectal multidisciplinary team |
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Feedback forms (optional) |
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Cost of course per delegate |
£40 Medics £20 Non-Medics £100 for a team of 5 participants |
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Education Events |
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Title of Course |
Advanced and Recurrent Colorectal Cancer: What you and your MDT need to know |
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Dates |
Thursday 25th January 2018 |
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Location (where known) |
Education Centre (Dept 17), The Christie, Manchester, M20 4BX |
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Provisional programme (please upload) |
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Course duration |
1 day |
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CME points available (optional) |
6 points – RCS approved |
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Course objectives |
A study day for clinicians and colorectal MDT teams to discuss the management of patients with advanced and complex colorectal cancer. |
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Methods of teaching |
lectures |
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Target delegates |
Oologncists, surgeons, specialist nurses, radiologists, pathologists and senior trainees working within a colorectal multidisciplinary team |
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Cost of course per delegate |
£40 Medics £20 Non-Medics £100 for a team of 5 participants |
| Question | Answer |
| Contact Name | Shirley Crook |
| Contact Email | shirley.crook@christie.nhs.uk |
| Title of Course | Laparoscopic Colorectal Train the Trainers Course (LAPCO TT) |
| Dates | 22nd – 23rd January 2018 |
| Location (where known) | Education Centre (Dept 17), The Christie, Manchester, M20 4BX |
| Provisional programme (please upload) | DELEGATE PROGRAMME 2018 – Provisional.doc |
| Course duration | 2 days |
| CME points available (optional) | |
| Course objectives | The course provides the necessary tools to improve individuals as trainers through adopting suitable coaching styles. This course is not intended to teach LAPCO skills, although you may benefit from discussing different methods and approaches |
| Methods of teaching | Practical, small group sessions in the skills laboratory, live operative coaching lessons and discussions from the core of the course. You will be expected to work in pairs or small groups in both simulated and realistic settings. You will also be offered the chance to demonstrate your coaching skills during the live operative sessions on the second day. |
| Target delegates | Colorectal Consultant Surgeons |
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| Feedback forms (optional) | |
| Cost of course per delegate | £695 |
| Location | The Medical Education Training Centre, Kirklands Hospital, NHS Lanarkshire |
| Contact Name | Ms Sheryl Houston |
| Flyer | Click Here |
| Contact Details | sheryl.houston@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk |
| Provisional programme | Biliary Course, Kirklands |
| Course duration | One Day |
| Course objectives | Advanced procedure–based course highlighting the technical and logistical aspects of one session laparoscopic exploration of the bile duct. The course is designed for consultant surgeons and senior trainees who have mastered the skills of routine and emergency laparoscopic cholecystectomy and may already have experience with intra-operative cholangiography. The candidates are made familiar with the technical aspects through short interactive talks. The course has a major practical hands-on component with opportunity to practice cholangiography, trans-cystic duct cannulation and exploration, choledochotomy exploration and various methods of biliary drainage. There will be emphasis on the handling and optimal use of 3mm & 5mm choledochoscopes. Well designed animal tissue models allow for task repetition and skills development and consolidation. Adequate time is dedicated to detailed discussions of technical aspects utilising extensive video material from more than 800 Laparoscopic bile duct explorations. ISCP curriculum considers bile duct exploration a mandatory procedure and the technical skills required for ST6 (level 3) to ST8 (level 4) |
| CPD | 6 points – RCS approved |
| Methods of teaching | Short talks, wet lab, hands-on practice and interactive discussions |
| Target delegates | Maximum 8 participants. Consultant surgeons and senior trainees who have mastered the skills of routine and emergency laparoscopic cholecystectomy and may already have experience with intra-operative cholangiography or bile duct exploration |
| Level of experience of faculty members | A Nassar, 20 years experience in bile duct exploration, Director of laparoscopic and bile duct courses for EAES, choledochoscopy courses at EHPBA,IHPBA congresses and various international society meetings. Former Vice Chairman of the EAES Education and Training Committee and faculty at Cuschieri skills Centre courses, MATTU, MATTUS S Mahmud. wide experience of laparoscopic biliary and upper GI. A special interest in bile duct exploration H Qandeel, experience in laparoscopic surgery and bile duct exploration as well as conducting advanced laparoscopic courses at the METC, Lanarkshire |
| Cost of course per delegate | £450 |
ALSGBI has generously funded a scholarship in memory of David Dunn. This scholarship is to the value of £4,000. The ALSGBI in partnership with B. Braun Medical Ltd is also awarding two Aesculap Endoscopy Travelling Scholarships of £2,000 each.
The deadline for receipt of applications is Friday 13 October 2017. The names of successful applicants will be announced at the ALSGBI Annual Scientific Meeting on Friday 10th November. For more information, click here.
Very useful teaching. Good to learn and have the opportunity and time to practice.
Great one day course. Good faculty to delegate ratio, plenty of laparoscopic box trainers and lots of experience gained with laparoscopic suturing, stapling & energy devices. Fully recommend the course to anyone wanting to build on their laparoscopic skills.
Well done. Just some of the cameras were not up to the mark.
The Advanced Laparoscopic skills workshop provided me with lots of hands on experience throughout the day. I found this to be a really enjoyable and informative workshop. The faculty and workshop accommodated for all levels of trainees including an F2 like myself!. Many thanks for the course.
Really useful course with helpful faculty Woud be helpful to have height adjustable tables or small stool to stand on for us shorter people!
Excellent course, very well organized with excellent competent experienced faculty. I really enjoyed it. Thank you
Good course for doctors in early years of training.
Usefull course- I had the change to learn and practise the one hand suture tecqnique which was really helpfull. Also the bowel anastomosis section was usefull, but we needed one more hour to practise on them. I also think that the lower GI trainer should be more experienced, so we could spend less time in watching the tecqnique and more time doing it. Also, the pairing groups should be more equal as of training levels. But usefull course overall, worthing the time spend attending it.