These are various courses taking place throughout Great Britain at various centres:
Before attending the course, please read the manual which is available for download HERE
Wonderful day, excellent organisation, Great trainers giving useful tips and frequent 1-to-1 feedback. Great 1-to-1 facilities were provided to enable plenty of practice time, and maximise practice during the day. Great chance to get detailed feedback of skills using an AR laparoscopic appendicectomy trainer from Inovus Great provision for use and practice with live diathermy for practicing using J hook diathermy on a flesh appendicectomy model Good coverage of 30 degree laparoscopic camera skills with standardised testing and timing. Overall a fun and informative day to augment and introduce laparoscopic skills to junior staff (FY1 to CST2) keen on surgery. Highly recommended
Excellently run course by Mr Paraoan and his team. Ratio of 1 simulator to 1 participant which meant we all had ample opportunity for practicing basic laparoscopic skills. Ample number of very knowledgable and experienced faculty facilitating the day to advise on tips and tricks to improve laparoscopic skills. Supported by Innovus with augmented reality simulators and opportunity to practice simulated appendicectomy using the AR simulator. Would highly recommend this course for junior trainees (FY1 through to CST)
| Question | Answer |
| Contact Name | Milly Mistry |
| Contact Email | dhft.specialistcourses@nhs.net |
| Title of Course | Key Skills in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery |
| Dates | 11th & 12th May 2021 |
| Location (where known) | Royal Derby Hospital |
| Provisional programme (please upload) | Approval Programme Key Skills May 2021.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 |
| Feedback forms (optional) | |
| Cost of course per delegate | £250.00 |
| Discounts for ALSGBI members? We would recommend a discount of 5 – 10% for delegates who are members of ALSGBI | 10% discount |
A hands-on choledochoscopy course being held at the Medical Education Training Centre, Kirklands
Hospital, Bothwell G71 8BB.
Please click here for further details and registration instructions. There is a 10% discount for ALSGBI members.
Being held at the Horizon Centre, Torbay Hospital and the BOWA UK Head Office, Bremridge, this 2 day course is accredited for 9.5 CPD points and intended for Upper GI Trainees StR6-8 / Post CCT / Consultants.
Being held at the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary, Wigan Lane, Wigan WN1 2NN
Well organised and informative. A must attend for all trainees.
I really enjoyed the course! It was great because you had a cubicle to yourself with one-to-one support if needed. I was able to practise the tasks required for LapPass multiple times and was able to see my progression throughout the day. We even had the opportunity to even use silicone models to simulate an appendicectomy and go to theatre to practise diathermy! I'd definitely recommend this course!
Very well organised and run. The teaching faculty was excellent and overall very good value for money.
Excellent course with lots of hands-on opportunities and helpful tutors. Thank you!
Well organised with interesting simulation sessions . Highly recommended .
Well organised useful course, fantastic introduction to laparoscopic surgery. Hands on experience with helpful facilitators. Highly recommend this course.
Being held at the Horizon Centre, Torbay Hospital, this 2 day course is accredited for 9 CPD points and intended for Upper GI Trainees StR6-8 / Post CCT / Consultants.
A hands-on choledochoscopy course being held at the Medical Education Training Centre, Kirklands
Hospital, Bothwell G71 8BB.
Please click here for further details and registration instructions. There is a 10% discount for ALSGBI members.
Being he
ld at the Freeman Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne.
Please see flyer below:
| Question | Answer |
| Contact Name | Manjinder Sandhu/ Milly Mistry |
| Contact Email | dhft.specialistcourses@nhs.net |
| Title of Course | Key Skills in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery |
| Dates | 2nd & 3rd June 2020 |
| Location (where known) | Royal Derby Hospital |
| Provisional programme (please upload) | Approval Programme Key Skills June 2020.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 |
| Feedback forms (optional) | |
| Cost of course per delegate | £250.00 |
| Discounts for ALSGBI members? We would recommend a discount of 5 – 10% for delegates who are members of ALSGBI | Yes, there is a 10% discount for ALSGBI members. You must be paid up on the dates of the course to qualify for this discount. |
Being held at the Education Centre, University Hospital of North Tees.
Being held at the Horizon Centre, Torbay Hospital, this 2 day course is intended for Upper GI Trainees StR6-8 / Post CCT / Consultants.
Being held at the Sai Spice, Manchester. LapPass® training days and resources are listed under the “Trainees” tab in the main menu at the top of the the home page.
Special note: only £ 80 for members (£ 180 for non-members).
Being held at the Horizon Centre, Torbay Hospital and the BOWA UK Head Office, Bremridge, Devon this 2 day course is intended for Upper GI Trainees StR6-8 / Post CCT / Consultants.
Being held at the Champalimaud Centre for the Unknown, Lisbon, Portugal. There is a 10% discount for ALSGBI members.
Being held at Bassetlaw Hospital, Kilton, Worksop S81 0BD.
This is a 2 day intensive course aimed at senior trainees and junior consultants with a degree of experience in “open” hernia & Laparoscopic surgery e.g. laparoscopic cholecystectomy, appendicectomy. Please click on the relevant link for the programme and the application form
Excellent value ……the course fee is only £ 120 for members.
Being held at the Queen Alexandra Hospital & VIMARS, Portsmouth.
Click here for registration form and here for flyer
Being held at the Skills Centre, the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.
Click here for programme and here to book your place.
| Question | Answer |
| Contact Name | carol higham |
| Contact Email | carol.higham@lthtr.nhs.uk |
| Title of Course | Advanced Laparoscopic Suturing |
| Dates | 23 January 2020 |
| Location (where known) | Education Centre 3, Chorley & District Hospital, Lancashire |
| Provisional programme (please upload) | Advanced Lap Suturing – Provisional Programme.pdf |
| Course duration | 1 day |
| CME points available (optional) | accredited via RCS Edinburgh 6 hours CPD 02145 |
| Course objectives | To enable delegates to learn the principles of advanced laparoscopic suturing and Knot tying |
| Methods of teaching | practical based work stations with individual simulator for each delegate. Video presentations & OSAT |
| Target delegates | ST4 and above |
| Faculty and faculty/ participant ratios | 1 faculty to 3 participants |
| Level of experience of faculty members | Consultant Upper GI Surgeons x 3 |
| Feedback forms (optional) | Lap suturing course evaluation Form version 0.02.docx |
| Cost of course per delegate | £200.00 |
| Discounts for ALSGBI members? We would recommend a discount of 5 – 10% for delegates who are members of ALSGBI | All ALSGBI attendees receive a £50.00 discount on our normal daily rate charge of £250.00 per one day course. |
| Promotion of ALSGBI? | Happy to have ALSGBI promotional materials |
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Shirley Crook |
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Title of Course |
Laparoscopic Colorectal Train the Trainers Course (LAPCO TT) |
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Dates |
Monday 20th & Tuesday 21st January 2020 |
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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 |
2 days |
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CME points available (optional) |
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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. |
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Methods of teaching |
Practical, small group sessions in the skills laboratory, live operative coaching lessons and discussions form the core of the course |
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Target delegates |
Consultants, Senior Registrars, Post CCT Trainees |
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Faculty and faculty/ participant ratios |
6 Delegates to 4 Faculty |
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Feedback forms (optional) |
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Cost of course per delegate |
£695 |
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Discounts for ALSGBI members? We would recommend a discount of 5 – 10% for delegates who are members of ALSGBI |
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Promotion of ALSGBI? |
Yes |
Being held at the Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth
Click here for registration form and here for flyer
Being held at the ICENI Centre, Colchester Hospital.
Click here for flyer & registration instructions
Being held at the ICENI Centre, Colchester Hospital.
Click here for further details & registration instructions
A hands-on choledochoscopy course being held at the Medical Education Training Centre, Kirklands
Hospital, Bothwell G71 8BB.
Please click here for further details & registration instructions
Being held at the Queen Alexandra Hospital & VIMARS, Portsmouth.
Click here for registration form and here for flyer
Being held at the Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth
Click here for registration form and here for flyer
| Question | Answer |
| Contact Name | Admin |
| Contact Email | cscbookings@dundee.ac.uk |
| Title of Course | Core Skills in Laparoscopic Surgery Course |
| Dates | 24th – 25th October 2019 |
| Location (where known) | Dundee Institute for Healthcare Simulation, Surgical Skills Centre, Level 5, Ninewells Hospital, Dundee, DD1 9SY |
| Provisional programme (please upload) | |
| Course duration | 2 days |
| CME points available (optional) | 11 |
| Course objectives | This course has been successfully running for more than 10 years and continues to develop. Positive feedback has been received ever since the course started |
| Methods of teaching | This is an intensive, two-day course focusing on the core skills required for safe laparoscopic surgical practice. The course has been carefully designed to maximise hands-on experience whilst in our centre. The course is equally suitable for the junior surgeon starting out in minimal access surgery and for the more senior surgeon who is either new to laparoscopy or wishes to refresh their core skills. |
| Target delegates | F1 and above |
| Faculty and faculty/ participant ratios | Mr Benjie Tang |
| Level of experience of faculty members | |
| Feedback forms (optional) | |
| Cost of course per delegate | £670 |
| Discounts for ALSGBI members? We would recommend a discount of 5 – 10% for delegates who are members of ALSGBI | No |
| Promotion of ALSGBI? | Yes |
Being held at Bassetlaw Hospital, Kilton, Worksop S81 0BD.
This is a 2 day intensive course aimed at senior trainees and junior consultants with a degree of experience in “open” hernia & laparoscopic surgery e.g. laparoscopic cholecystectomy, appendicectomy
Please click on the relevant link for the programme, occupational health questionnaire and application form.
Excellent value ……the course fee is only £ 120.
Being held at the ICENI Centre, Colchester Hospital. This 2 day course is designed to provide surgical trainees (ST1-4) with the
technical skills required to perform the most common laparoscopic general surgical operations:
• Cholecystectomy
• Appendectomy
• Repair of perforated duodenal ulcer
Being held at Torbay Hospital and Lotus SRA Head Office, Bremridge, Devon this 2 day course is intended for Upper GI Trainees/Consultants (StR6-8/Post CCT).
It is designed to concentrate on aspects of advanced hiatal surgery that senior trainees may have limited exposure to in training and junior consultants may feel least confident with in their clinical practice. The first day is workshop based concentrating on skills in the wet lab, laparoscopic suturing, energy tissue dissection. The second day covers discusses evidence for surgical practice, patient selection and surgical techniques. As well as lectures live link surgery will be used for discussion and demonstration.
There is a 10% discount for ALSGBI members.
Click here for course flyer & registration instructions
Being held at the ICENI Centre, Colchester Hospital.
Click here for flyer & registration instructions
Being held at the ICENI Centre, Colchester Hospital.
Click here for flyer & registration instructions
Being held at the ICENI Centre, Colchester Hospital.
Click here for further details & registration instructions
Being held at the Sai Spice, Manchester.
Click here for flyer & registration instructions
LapPass training days and resources are listed under the “Trainees” tab in the main menu at the top of the the home page.
Being held at the ICENI Centre, Colchester Hospital.
Click here for flyer & registration instructions
Being held at the Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth
Click here for registration form and here for flyer
Being held at the Education Centre, Doncaster Royal Infirmary.
This is a “modular” training course aimed at senior trainees in General Surgery, Urology and Gynaecology which offers extensive hands-on training in advanced laparoscopic skills, in both “dry” & “wet” lab settings, under the supervision of highly experienced faculty.
Click here for programme, application form and directions
Being held at the Institute of Technology, Humanities, the Arts, Medicine and Science in Malta.
The course aim is to address the principle of optimising the setup and progress of advanced procedures in this field. The course is composed of both theoretical and practical components, which will allow the participants to familiarise themselves with the necessary skill set to perform complex task
Click here for further details
Being held at Torbay Hospital and SRA Developments, Bremridge, Devon this 2 day course is intended for Upper GI Trainees/Consultants (StR6-8/Post CCT).
It is designed to concentrate on laparoscopic bile duct exploration. The first day covers evidence for practice, patient selection, surgical techniques, the pitfalls of starting a service, getting the right equipment. Also discussed is the management of acute presentation and integration of surgical service and ERCP. As well as lectures live link surgery will be used for interactive discussion. The second day is workshop based concentrating on laparoscopic suturing, choledocoscopes and bile duct instruments and a highly recommended LCBDE wet lab model.
Click here for further details & registration instructions
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Contact Name |
Milly Mistry |
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Contact Email |
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Title of Course |
Key Skills in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery |
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Dates |
4th & 5th June 2019 |
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Location (where known) |
Royal Derby Hospital |
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Provisional programme (please upload) |
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Course duration |
2 days |
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CME points available (optional) |
12 |
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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. |
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Methods of teaching |
Pre course DVD, short Lectures, wet lab animal model laparoscopic skills training, live operating |
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Target delegates |
Relevant to ST3 & above colorectal, upper GI & urology trainees |
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Faculty and faculty/ participant ratios |
Upper GI, colorectal & urology consultant laparoscopic surgeons. Ratio of 1 faculty to 4 participants |
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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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Feedback forms (optional) |
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Cost of course per delegate |
£250.00 |
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Discounts for ALSGBI members? We would recommend a discount of 5 – 10% for delegates who are members of ALSGBI |
no |
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Promotion of ALSGBI? |
Yes |
A hands-on choledochoscopy course being held at the Medical Education Training Centre, Kirklands
Hospital, Bothwell G71 8BB
Being held at the University Hospital of North Tees, this 2 day SILCS workshop is now in its 6th year. 12 CPD points have been applied for.
Being held in the North-West & Mersey region at the Sai Spice restaurant, Mauldeth Rd W, Manchester M21 7SP.
The 12th MASNoW meeting will be held in the evening
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Contact Name |
Carol Higham |
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Title of Course |
Advanced Laparoscopic Suturing Course |
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Dates |
22 March 2019 |
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Location (where known) |
Education Centre 3, Chorley & District Hospital |
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Provisional programme (please upload) |
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Course duration |
1 day |
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CME points available (optional) |
Accredited by RCS Ed – RCSEd02201. |
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Course objectives |
Develop Laparoscopic Suturing Skills, Develoo effective and safe laparoscopic Tissue handling techniques. Develop individual suturing & Knotting skills – interrupted and continuous & intra and extra corporeal knotting |
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Methods of teaching |
Lectures, practical stations with individual laparoscopic simulators for each delegate, OSAT at the end of the course |
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Target delegates |
ST3 & above trainees |
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Faculty and faculty/ participant ratios |
1:3 or 1:2 depending upon number of delegates |
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Level of experience of faculty members |
Consultant, ST8 Trainees |
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Feedback forms (optional) |
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Cost of course per delegate |
£200.00 |
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Discounts for ALSGBI members? We would recommend a discount of 5 – 10% for delegates who are members of ALSGBI |
normal price of our day courses is £250.00 reduced price for all delegates attending |
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Promotion of ALSGBI? |
yes |
A hands-on cholangiography and choledochoscopy course being held at the Surgical Skills Institute, University of Sharjah, UAE.
The registration deadline is February 20th.
Excellent coverage of laparoscopic anatomy of inguinal hernia and hands on training by Dr Balachandra. I have gained confidence in performing laparoscopic hernia repair after attending this course and planning to start this service in my hospital. Thanks to the friendly theatre team for their support.
A very good course. Completely hands on course. Good discussion and explanation
A fantastic hands-on course. All my expectations of course has been surpassed by this interactive, intense hands-on course, comprehensively addressing BOTH TEP and TAPP hernia repair approaches Thoroughly recommended.
Attended the 16th Laparoscopic Inguinal hernia course at workshop. Its one of the best courses i have attended. The anatomy of the groin taught was a precise description which is always confusing . Then the practical demonstration of both the TEP and TAPP was fabulus by the instructor . The hand on practise by every member on the course was one of its kind. Saw around 15 live cases done by members on course and practical tips and tricks on every case was the true practial demonstration what to do in difficult cases . The informal chats on managing the hernia cases between cases was best sharing of knowledge and getting update in hernia surgery I have already recommended this course to my colleagues
The course was hand on as said. Focussed on the practical bits with essential anatomy. Consultant supervision without taking over the case was the highlight. Did not feel rushed. I Would come back and get hand on training for TEPP repair
Course: MasterClass in Laparoscopic (TAPP) Hernia Repair
Contact name: Mr Adeel Abbas Dhahri, Mr Luke Granger
Contact Email: pahcourses@gmail.com
Location: Main Theatres, The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust. Hamstel Road, Harlow. CM20 1QX
Course duration: 9:00 till 17:00
Course objectives: By the end of this workshop participants will be expected to be able to Understand the ergonomics of the laparoscopic (TAPP) repair, Familiarize with the laparoscopic (TAPP) equipment and set up, Understand laparoscopic anatomy of the inguinal region, Understand the Safe laparoscopic practice during TAPP, Understand the Tips & Tricks in Laparoscopic (TAPP) repair of Inguinal Hernia, Safely exit from the abdomen.
Method of teaching: Hands-on/ Opportunity to scrub.
Target delegates: ST4 and above.
To read the course reviews please visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/results/SM-XZ52HPDRV/
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Contact Name |
Shirley Crook |
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Contact Email |
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Title of Course |
Laparoscopic Colorectal Train the Trainers Course (LAPCO TT) |
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Dates |
21st – 22nd January 2019 |
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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 |
2 days |
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CME points available (optional) |
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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 |
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Methods of teaching |
Practical, small group sessions in the skills laboratory, live operative coaching lessons and discussions form 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. |
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Target delegates |
Colorectal Consultant Surgeons |
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Feedback forms (optional) |
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Cost of course per delegate |
£695 |
Being held at the Surgical Skills Institute, University of Sharjah, UAE.
Being held at The Medical Education Training Centre, Kirklands Hospital, Bothwell, G71 8BB near Glasgow.
Click here for flyer.
There is a discount of 5 – 10 % for delegates who are also ALSGBI members.
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| Question | Answer |
| Contact Name | Carol Higham |
| Contact Email | carol.higham@lthtr.nhs.uk |
| Title of Course | Advanced Laparoscopic Suturing |
| Dates | 8 October 2018 |
| Location (where known) | Education Centre 3, Chorley & District Hospital |
| Provisional programme (please upload) | Advanced Lap Suturing – Provisional Programme – 08.10.18.pdf |
| Course duration | 1 day |
| CME points available (optional) | 6 |
| Course objectives | At the end of the course delegates will be able to safely introduce and pick up appropriate needle and make a bite through tissue, be able to to undertake interrupted and continuous suturing, tie a safe laparoscopic knot |
| Methods of teaching | Lectures, dry lab, individual laparoscopic simulator for each delegate |
| Target delegates | ST5 & above surgical and obstetric & gynaecology trainees, newly qualified consultants, SAS docotrs |
| Faculty and faculty/ participant ratios | 1:3 |
| Level of experience of faculty members | Consultant level and ST 7 & above – General Surgery and Obstetrics & Gynaecology |
| Feedback forms (optional) | evaluation form.docx |
| Cost of course per delegate | £200.00 |
| Discounts for ALSGBI members? We would recommend a discount of 5 – 10% for delegates who are members of ALSGBI | A discount of £ 50 ie 20 % has already been applied. |
NB: there will be a special offer for ALSGBI membership, so please bring your bank account details in order to be eligible.
| Question | Answer |
| Contact Name | Sangram Patil |
| Contact Email | sangramsingh.patil@nhs.net |
| Title of Course | 4th Barnsley Hands on Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Course |
| Dates | 20th and 21st September 2018 |
| Location (where known) | Barnsley Hospital, Barnsley, UK |
| Provisional programme (please upload) | Lap Chole Provisional Programme 20 – 21 Sept 2018.doc |
| Course duration | 1.5 days |
| CME points available (optional) | applied for approval RCSEd |
| Course objectives | This course is designed for higher surgical trainees to gain a greater knowledge and understanding of safe Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Surgery. The participants are made familiar with technical aspects of the safe procedure through the short talks and plastic, animal model dissection as well as simulation. It will also provide practical hands on experience for each candidate |
| Methods of teaching | Box trainer (Plastic model), simulation, animal (pig GB) model, Hands on training on patients with trainer scrubbed |
| Target delegates | ST3 + above (maximum 6 participants) |
| Faculty and faculty/ participant ratios | 1:1 |
| Level of experience of faculty members | All highly experienced and expert consultant faculty members. |
| Feedback forms (optional) | |
| Cost of course per delegate | 395 |
| Discounts for ALSGBI members? We would recommend a discount of 5 – 10% for delegates who are members of ALSGBI | 10% |
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”).
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.
| Question | Answer |
| 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 |
| Feedback forms (optional) | |
| 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 |
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| Cost of course per delegate | £195 reduced cost |
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Louise Sore |
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Title of Course |
The 2nd UK COLORECTAL ROBOTIC SURGERY CONFERENCE AND CADAVERIC COURSE |
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26-27 March 2018 |
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Location (where known) |
Newcastle Surgical Training Centre |
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2 days |
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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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Didactic lectures and Cadaveric workshop |
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Surgical trainees to experienced consultants |
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£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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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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1 day |
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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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£40 Medics £20 Non-Medics £100 for a team of 5 participants |
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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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1 day |
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6 points – RCS approved |
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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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lectures |
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Oologncists, surgeons, specialist nurses, radiologists, pathologists and senior trainees working within a colorectal multidisciplinary team |
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£40 Medics £20 Non-Medics £100 for a team of 5 participants |
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| 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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| 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.
Being held at Bassetlaw Hospital, Worksop, Nottinghamshire
