ALSGBI

Glasgow Periprosthetic Infection Conference
2018-10-25
Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) is one of the most challenging and frequent complications after lower-extremity joint (hip and knee) arthroplasty. The inaugural Periprosthetic Conference has an internationally renowned faculty who will discuss all aspects of periprosthetic joint infection including basic sciences, diagnosis, clinical features and the necessity of a multidisciplinary approach.

Periprosthetic Infection Symposium Programme and Booking Form
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4th Northern Laparoscopic and Robotic Video Symposium, Middlesbrough
2018-10-05
With leading Faculty, an international perspective and a varied programme it promises to be a most educational day. Places are free of charge.
NB Our President Simon Dexter will be in attendance and there will be a special offer for ALSGBI membership, so please bring your bank account details in order to be eligible.
Booking closing date: Tuesday 25th September
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NEW: Breaking Barriers in Colorectal Lap Adoption: Emergency Surgery WEBINAR
2018-09-18 17:00 - 18:00 (Europe/London)
This interactive webinar will discuss laparoscopy in emergency colorectal surgery. The speakers will review critical components such as patient selection, technical requirements, risk factors, perioperative management including the multidisciplinary team, complications and rescue strategies.
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BADS 2018
2018-06-21 - 2018-06-22
On-line abstract submission and early bird registration for the British Association of Day Surgery (BADS) Annual Scientific Meeting taking place this year on 21st-22nd June in Sheffield are now open.

HAROLD HOPKINS SYMPOSIUM
2018-06-07
This meeting is an opportunity to appreciate the work of Professor Harold Hopkins FRS – a remarkable optical physicist whose work changed the world wide practice of surgery and medicine.
Prior to 1959, the optics of the traditional cystoscope were dreadful. After being approached by a Urologist wanting better illumination, Hopkins improved the light transmission 80 fold by developing the Rod Lens, transforming the image quality and opening the door to all minimally invasive short stay surgery.
Also responsible for introducing the CVD reader, Hopkins published the first coherent image transmitted through a fibreoptic bundle, paving the way for the development of diagnostic and therapeutic fibre optic endoscopy.
Book a place at this free event to learn about Hopkins’ contribution to medicine. You’ll explore the history and evolution of the instruments that are now used routinely in the most intricate of operations. Click here for more information.

EAES 2018 LONDON
2018-05-30 - 2018-06-01 | ExCeL London, One Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock, London, E16 1XL, United Kingdom
The EAES congress will be held at the:

ExCeL London
One Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock
London E16 1XL, United Kingdom
https://www.excel.london/visitor/getting-here

INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON ABDOMINAL WALL ROBOTIC SURGERY
2018-05-24 - 2018-05-26 | Ghent, Belgium, Ghent, Belgium
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ASGBI
2018-05-09 - 2018-05-11
ASGBI has just released the Call for Abstracts (attached) for the International Surgical Congress to be held at the ACC in Liverpool from Wednesday 9th to Friday 11th May 2018!

CONTROVERSIES IN HERNIA SURGERY
2018-03-22 - 2018-03-23
The ICENI Centre – British hernia Society Spring Meeting
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UNLOCKING THE POTENTIAL OF MINIMAL ACCESS SURGERY
2018-03-20
On behalf of Cambridge Medical Robotics, we’re delighted to invite you to a panel discussion entitled, ‘Unlocking the potential of minimal access surgery – a conversation on the challenges and opportunities for greater MAS adoption in the UK’.
Minimal Access Surgery can have innumerable benefits for patients. However, uptake remains relatively low. Unlocking the potential of minimal access surgery, a leading event in central London will examine how we can increase the uptake of minimal access surgery and address the barriers to adoption of the latest innovations in the NHS.
The discussion will be led by an expert panel of thought-leaders in surgery, including Amjad Parvaiz, Professor of Surgery at Poole General Hospital, and Prokar Dasgupta, Professor of Robotic Surgery & Urological Innovation, King’s College London.
This event is taking place at one of London’s newest landmark buildings, the Francis Crick Institute on Tuesday 20th March 2018 between 18:00-21:00, registration and attendance is free. To register attendance and see who will be speaking click here. The Francis Crick Institute is next door to Kings Cross St. Pancras.
For further information, and if you’d like to register, please click here.
We look forward to seeing you at the event.

16TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL OESOPHAGO-GASTRIC SYMPOSIUM 3D, 2D OR FLEXIBLE ENDOSCOPY FOR OG SURGERY? MEET-THE-EXPERTS
2018-03-09
During this symposium an expert faculty will discuss optimal techniques of performing cancer, anti-reflux, achalasia, bariatric and gallstone surgery. Experts will share their experience and lead discussion about the merits of 2D laparoscopy, versus 3D with hands on laparoscopy, versus 3D with robotic laparoscopy, versus flexible endoscopic surgery. Everybody contemplating minimal invasive oesophago-gastric surgery should attend this meeting!
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4TH PORTSMOUTH TME SYMPOSIUM
2018-03-08 - 2018-03-10
IBM Portsmouth
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5TH BGES CONGRESS
2018-02-23
BGES – THE BELGIAN GROUP FOR ENDOSCOPIC SURGERY
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GLASGOW EMERGENCY SURGERY AND TRAUMA SYMPOSIUM 2018
2018-02-15 - 2018-02-16
GESTS 2018 – 15 – 16 February Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
https://rcpsg.ac.uk/events/gests

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SFCE MEETING 2018
2018-01-25 - 2018-01-27
XXVè Symposium International de chirurgie laparoscopique
25th International Laparoscopic surgery symposium
Paris 2e – Palais Brongniart
Place de la Bourse
TRADUCTION SIMULTANÉE / SIMULTANEOUS TRANSLATION
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BAPIO 2017
2017-11-24 - 2017-11-26
Manchester
24 – 26 November 2017

10TH ANNUAL SW REGIONAL LAPAROSCOPIC TRAINING DAY FRIDAY
2017-11-24
This FREE Training Day is aimed at Consultant Surgeons and Trainees. The Laparoscopic Training Day will include procedures being projected to the Academy Lecture Theatre live from the operating theatres at Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton, as well as presentations.
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To register please contact:
The Medical Education Team, Musgrove Park Academy
Tel: 01823 342430
Email: postgrad.centre@tst.nhs.uk

ALSGBI 2017
2017-11-08 - 2017-11-10
Cardiff
Training Day 8th November
ASM 9-10 November

SURGICAL CLINICAL TRIALS: FROM IDEA TO DELIVERY
2017-10-06
Friday 6th October, 2017, The Carriageworks, Leeds, LS2 3AD
You are invited to join this unique collaborative event to hear about the range of surgical trial activity currently being led from within Yorkshire and The Humber. Find out more about the nationally-recognised expertise available to surgeons and trainees within the Yorkshire and Humber region to support the design and delivery of successful, high quality surgical trials. The event is jointly hosted by the region’s two Royal College of Surgeons Surgical Trials Centres based at the Universities of Leeds and York, the NIHR Clinical Research Network Yorkshire & Humber, the NIHR Research Design Service Yorkshire and Humber, and the Yorkshire Surgical Research Collaborative.
The event is aimed at both established research surgeons and surgical trainees embarking on a research career path, and aims to provide attendees with a clear understanding of key considerations in the development and delivery of new surgical research ideas; outline funding opportunities (including training opportunities); showcase the range of expertise and support available within the region to help identify priorities in surgical research, and develop and deliver exciting new research ideas.
There will be opportunities on the day to discuss opportunities and barriers to surgical research, as well as the chance for more informal discussions about new research ideas or research career development goals with members of the Surgical Trials Centre teams and NIHR RDS.
Attendance is free and refreshments will be provided.
For further information and to register, please click here or follow this link to Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/surgical-clinical-trials-from-idea-to-delivery-tickets-36066113717

CONTROVERSIES IN RECTAL CANCER CONFERENCE
2017-10-04 08:00 - 2017-10-05 17:00 UTC

IFSO 2017
2017-08-29 08:00 - 2017-09-02 17:00 UTC
London
29 August – 2 September 2017

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ALSGBI SW CHAPTER MEETING
2017-07-14
ALSGBI SW CHAPTER MEETING
FRIDAY 14TH JULY 2017 | 6 HOURS CPD
Current issues with training and assessment for laparoscopic surgery
Since its origins in the 1980s, the laparoscopic approach has spread to all surgical specialties, with an ever increasing list of procedures, novel instrumentation and techniques. Alongside the need to ensure that these developments are adopted in a safe and reliable manner, the challenge for surgical staff to keep up to date can seem insurmountable.
Countless studies have recommended the use of box trainers, virtual reality simulators and cadaveric models but the access to such facilities is very variable. Financial pressures within the NHS are having a significant impact on the provision of training facilities, the funding of courses and availability of staff to cover study leave. Healthcare companies are also feeling the pinch and the impact of more stringent regulation on their financial support for education and training is adding to the pressure.
How can we meet these challenges for surgeons and allied staff who need to provide a safe and effective laparoscopic surgical service in the future? What is the future for technology enhanced learning for laparoscopy and how can we improve expert coaching in the clinical setting? We hope to discuss and debate these issues at this meeting – please join us and share your views.
Also at this event, we will be offering core surgical trainees the opportunity of hands on practice for the LapPass skills, with assessment stations available so that individuals can work towards their Laparoscopic Passport.

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EAES 2017
2017-06-14 - 2017-06-17
Frankfurt am Main, Germany
14 – 17 June 2017
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9TH MASNOW MEETING
2017-04-28
We would like to invite you to the 9th MASNoW meeting which will take place at Sai Spice in Chorlton at 6pm on Friday 28th April 2017. The 9th meeting will be hosted by Mr Rajasundaram Rajaganeshan. Consultant Colorectal surgeon, Whiston Hospital, St. Helens & Knowsley Hospitals Trust. The meeting is free to attend. A buffet meal and refreshments will be provided.
The MASNoW meeting has now been recognised as the Official North West regional meeting of ALSGBI (Association Laparoscopic Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland). We are pleased to announce that attendee will be awarded 2 CPD points and a certificate of attendance will be issued.
Abstract submission is welcomed from core and higher surgical trainee and the best selected for oral prize presentations. Presentations can be audits, case reports, literature review, videos, tips and techniques and dealing with complications related to minimal success surgery. The word limit for abstracts is 200 words. Deadline for abstract submission is Friday 31st March 2017.
We would be grateful if you could encourage your fellow colleagues to attend. Please note that core/foundation trainees, trust doctors, registrars, and consultants are all welcomed. We would be grateful if potential delegates could register their interest to attend by emailing me at closurgeon@gmail.com. This would help us to finalise catering arrangements.
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GLOBAL SURGICAL FRONTIERS
2017-04-21 - 2017-04-22
The aim of the Global Surgical Frontiers Conference is to provide information and opportunities for surgeons, trainees and consultants, to address issues raised by surgeons and to identify opportunities to work overseas.
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SIMULATION AND INNOVATION IN EDUCATION
2017-03-17
The 3rd annual Surgeon Educators Day is an opportunity for surgical educators to come together to discuss developments in simulation and innovation in surgical training and education. There will be opportunities to explore the shape of surgical training and online resources for education and training.
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OPTIMISING USE OF ROBOT-ASSISTED SURGERY: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES
2017-03-10
You are kindly invited to a one-day event at the Royal College of Surgeons on Optimising Use of Robot-Assisted Surgery: Challenges and Opportunities. The aim is to bring together healthcare professionals, policy makers, and researchers to discuss how to integrate robot-assisted surgery into practice. Presentations will draw on a recently completed three year project funded by the National Institute for Health Research’s Health Services & Delivery Research programme, which ran alongside the ROLARR trial (RObotic versus LAparoscopic Resection for Rectal cancer).
Topics will include:
• How best to introduce robot-assisted surgery into your hospital, including issues of training;
• How robot-assisted surgery changes the roles of team members and the consequences of this; and
• How to ensure safe and effective teamwork when undertaking robot-assisted surgery.
Date: Friday 10th March 2017 Time: 9.30 am – 3:30 pm (lunch will be provided)
Venue: Royal College of Surgeons, 35-43 Lincoln’s Inn Fields, London WC2A 3PE
Attendance is free but places are limited. If you would like to attend, please book via
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/optimising-use-of-robot-assisted-surgery-challenges-and-opportunities-tickets-30325479325

CONTROVERSIES IN HERNIA SURGERY
2017-03-02 - 2017-03-03
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GLASGOW EMERGENCY SURGERY & TRAUMA SYMPOSIUM
2017-02-23 - 2017-02-24
GESTS
Glasgow Emergency Surgery & Trauma Symposium
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EUROPEAN GUIDELINES MEETING ON LAPAROSCOPIC LIVER SURGERY AND PRE- CONGRESS COURSE
2017-02-09 - 2017-02-11
I am delighted to announce the programme for the 1st European Guidelines Meeting on Laparoscopic Liver Surgery (EGMLLS 2017), taking place from on the 10th – 11th February 2017 at the Hilton at Ageas Bowl, Southampton. It is a great pleasure to invite you to this meeting, and we look forward to seeing many old friends, and making new ones during this exciting and historic event which is endorsed by the EAHPBA (European-African HPB Association).
The Call for Abstracts for EGMLLS 2017 is now open and the deadline for submissions is the 15th December 2016.
