These are various courses taking place throughout Great Britain at various centres:
ROBO-CERT Basic Robotic Surgical Skills course – 14th February to 6th December 2024
To book, please email portsmouthcolorectalcongress@gmail.com
RCS England Core Skills in Laparoscopic Surgery Course – 27th & 28th February 2024
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.
Please click HERE for the programme.
RCS England Intermediate Skills in Laparoscopic Surgery Course – 29th February & 1st March 2024
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
Newcastle Ureteric Stricture & Metal Stent Cadaveric Course – 4th & 5th March 2024
Cadaveric dissection is an ideal technique, which offers clinicians the opportunity to practise, refine and develop operative skills necessary for real-world procedures. It allows clinicians to accomplish specific skill acquisition goals and reinforce good practice.
To find out more, and register, please see below
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair Course – 6th March 2024
To find out more, and register, please see below. This course is very popular…please book promptly to secure your place
4 Day Robotic Driving Licence – 8th to 11th March 2024
Before attending this 4 day course, please click HERE and read the preparatory resources. To find out more, and book, please click on the image immediately below. To obtain your member discount, please enter your membership no. in the required field and pay by card. The discount will be sent as a refund to your card.
Basic Laparoscopic Skills Course (Wet Lab) – 20th March 2024
This course is expected to be very popular – to book, please see below. There is a 11% discount for ALSGBI members
Please click HERE for the programme
ALSGBI Intermediate Skills in Robotic Surgery course – 27th & 28th March 2024
Before attending this course, please click HERE and read the preparatory resources. To apply, please email jtreglohan@alsgbi.org
Please only make payment when you have been accepted onto the course
11th Laparoscopic Bile Duct Ultrasound Accreditation course – 18th & 19th April 2024
This course is expected to be very popular – to book, please click on one of the images immediately below. There is a 10% discount for ALSGBI members, please select the discounted option
MASNoW LapPass® Regional Laparoscopic Training Day – 19th April 2024
This course is expected to be very popular – please book promptly to secure your place. There is a 50% discount for ALSGBI members, please supply your membership number when applying.
Advanced Biliary Surgery & Hands-on Choledochoscopy course – 22nd & 23rd April 2024
This course is expected to be very popular – please book promptly to secure your place. There is a 10% discount for ALSGBI members.
Please click HERE for the course programme
Trans-Anal Endoscopic Surgical Course (TAMIS & TEO), York – 1st & 2nd May 2024
To find out more, and book, please email yhs-tr.mecyork@nhs.net
As TAMIS and TEO are quite new techniques, you may wish to read about them. Here is a description of each:
Colorectal Robotic Surgery Cadaveric course – 20th & 21st May 2024
Cadaveric dissection is an ideal technique, which offers clinicians the opportunity to practise, refine and develop operative skills necessary for real-world procedures. It allows clinicians to accomplish specific skill acquisition goals and reinforce good practice.
FULLY BOOKED as of 16.2.24, to go on the reserve list please email kamrun.nahar4@nhs.net
The course fee is GBP 750/day x 2
RCS England Intermediate Skills in Laparoscopic Surgery Course – 21st & 22nd May 2024
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
Key Skills in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery Course, Derby – 3rd & 4th June 2024
To book, please email dhft.specialistcourses@nhs.net
This course is ALSGBI accredited, and there is a 10% discount for ALSGBI members.
Contact Name | Milly Mistry/Sarah Backhouse |
Contact Email | dhft.specialistcourses@nhs.net |
Location (where known) | Royal Derby Hospital |
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 | £300.00 |
RCS England Core Skills in Laparoscopic Surgery Course – 4th & 5th June 2024
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.
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair Course, Colchester – 13th June 2024
To book, please click on the image below. Suitable for Senior Registrars & Junior Consultants
The day incorporates and encourages discussion, review of surgical experience with peers, interaction with expert surgeons on technique followed by suturing tuition and practical experience with dissection and mesh placement in our state-of-the-art laparoscopic skills lab. Features include:
- Hands-on practice with dissection & mesh placements using fresh tissue
- Suturing tuition
- Personal feedback on performance, with advice for further practice
14th Laparoscopic Bile Duct Exploration course – 13th & 14th June 2024
This course is expected to be very popular – to book, please click on one of the images immediately below. There is a 10% discount for ALSGBI members, please select the discounted option
Robotic HPB Cadaveric Dissection Course, Newcastle – 1st & 2nd July 2024
Cadaveric dissection is an ideal technique, which offers clinicians the opportunity to practise, refine and develop operative skills necessary for real-world procedures. It allows clinicians to accomplish specific skill acquisition goals and reinforce good practice.
For further information, and to book, please email kamrun.nahar4@nhs.net
The course fee is GBP 750 per day.
Core Skills in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery Course, Derby – 2nd & 3rd July 2024
To book, please email dhft.specialistcourses@nhs.net
This course is RCSEng accredited, and there is a 10% discount for ALSGBI members.
Contact Name | Milly Mistry/Sarah Backhouse |
Contact Email | dhft.specialistcourses@nhs.net |
Location (where known) | Royal Derby Hospital |
Course duration | 2 Days |
CME points available (optional) | 12 |
Course objectives | To focus on the core laparoscopic surgery skills and theoretical knowledge essential for surgical disciplines. |
Methods of teaching | e-Learning on VLE, short Lectures, videos and participant practice. OSAT Assessment. |
Target delegates | CT1-2, ST3-4 and SAS Grades |
Faculty and faculty/ participant ratios | A ratio of 1 Faculty to 4 Participants – excluding the Course Director. |
Level of experience of faculty members | Consultant |
Feedback forms (optional) (Y/N) | Yes |
Cost of course per delegate | £650 |
Please click HERE for the programme
Robotic TORS Cadaveric Dissection Course, Newcastle – 3rd & 4th July 2024
Cadaveric dissection is an ideal technique, which offers clinicians the opportunity to practise, refine and develop operative skills necessary for real-world procedures. It allows clinicians to accomplish specific skill acquisition goals and reinforce good practice.
For further information, and to book, please email kamrun.nahar4@nhs.net
The course fee is GBP 750 per day.