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. 

RCS England Core Skills in Laparoscopic Surgery Course – 29th & 30th January 2025

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To book, please click on the image below, there is a 5% discount for ALSGBI members. Suitable for CT1-2, ST3 – 4 & SAS grades

 

After attending this course, you should be able to:

  • identify techniques for access and closure;
  • demonstrate a range of suturing and knot-tying techniques;
  • perform key laparoscopic surgery procedures with improved hand–eye coordination, depth perception and surgical precision;
  • demonstrate knowledge of common laparoscopic procedures, including peptic ulcer repair, appendicectomy and cholecystectomy;
  • assess and anticipate a range of complications and demonstrate how to deal with them.
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Griffin Institute 4 Day Robotic Driving Licence – 6th to 9th March 2025

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Before attending this course, please click HERE and read the preparatory resources.

To register, please click HERE

Description

Day 1:  System information (Si, X, Xi), docking, targeting anatomy, communication, instrument insertion, undocking

Day 2: Fundamental skills rehearsal with VR simulation, surgeon console and physical tasks (dry lab)

Day 3: Skills development (sutured anastomosis) and wet lab

Day 4: Final VR and console tasks, knowledge and skills assessment

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RCS England Intermediate Skills in Laparoscopic Surgery Course – 25th & 26th March 2025

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To book, please click on the image below, there is a 5% discount for ALSGBI members. Suitable for ST3 – 5 & SAS grades

 

After attending this course, you should be able to:

  • Outline the principles of good ergonomic port placement and surgeon and instrument positioning
  • Demonstrate a range of advanced suturing and knot tying techniques
  • Perform advanced laparoscopic surgery procedures including closure of a hiatus hernia and a secure fundoplication on a model
  • Demonstrate how to use an ultrasonic dissector effectively
  • Demonstrate wide-ranging knowledge in laparoscopic surgery and operative procedures, including gastroenterostomy and laparoscopic pyloroplasty
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RCS England Core Skills in Laparoscopic Surgery Course – 27th & 28th March 2025

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To book, please click on the image below, there is a 5% discount for ALSGBI members. Suitable for CT1-2, ST3 – 4 & SAS grades

 

After attending this course, you should be able to:

  • identify techniques for access and closure;
  • demonstrate a range of suturing and knot-tying techniques;
  • perform key laparoscopic surgery procedures with improved hand–eye coordination, depth perception and surgical precision;
  • demonstrate knowledge of common laparoscopic procedures, including peptic ulcer repair, appendicectomy and cholecystectomy;
  • assess and anticipate a range of complications and demonstrate how to deal with them.
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Laparoscopic Rectal Prolapse Surgical Management Cadaveric course – 29th to 31st October 2025

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To find out more, and book, please click on the image below

This course has been awarded 16 CPD points by RCSEd

The Rectal Prolapse Surgical Management Cadaveric Course is designed for hands-on practice on Thiel-embalmed cadavers. This course is suitable for Consultants, Fellows & ST7 – ST8 with an interest in pelvic floor dysfunction. Each session will be preceded by talks and video presentations followed by demonstrations and cadaveric practical sessions.

Day 1:
Laparoscopic Suturing Techniques ; Literature Review on Laparoscopic Ventral Mesh & Posterior Rectopexy followed by Practical Session on Hybrid Animal Model
Day 2:
Thiel Laparoscopic Ventral Mesh Rectopexy  &  Posterior Rectopexy
Course dinner at the D.C.A. – 19.00hrs
Day 3:
Literature review on the Delorme´s/Perineal Recto-sigmoidectomy – Altemeier followed by Thiel practical demonstration

 

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