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Intermediate Skills in Laparoscopic Surgery course 02E

Delivered over two days this hands-on Intermediate skills in laparoscopic surgery (Inter Lap) will increase your skills in laparoscopic surgery including suturing and knot tying.

During a range of intensive and highly interactive workshop sessions that are delivered by experienced faculty, you will have numerous opportunities to learn more advanced techniques such as laparoscopic anastomosis, laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair and the use of laparoscopic staplers.

This course is worth 13.5 CPD points

Membership and other discounts apply on all courses held at the Bjorn Saven Centre (RCS England, London). Members receive a 10% discount worth £85.90 on Inter Lap courses. Please go to booking options for details. Explore our membership options.

Where can I attend Inter Lap? 

Inter Lap courses are delivered at the Bjorn Saven Centre (RCS England, London) and centres in the UK. See below for upcoming course dates, locations and course fees (course fees vary between venues). 

This course is supported by:

  • £899.00
  • 2 Days
  • 13.50 CPD Points
£899.00
2 Days days
13.50 CPD Points

Suitability

This course is suitable for: ST3-5 and SAS grades. If you lack core skills in laparoscopic surgery, we also run a Core Skills in Laparoscopic Surgery Course

Learning Outcomes

 After attending this course, you will 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 laparoscopic anastomosis and laparoscopic pyloroplasty
 

Format

Intermediate Skills in Laparoscopic Surgery is a highly practical course. It centres on a series of intensive practical workshop sessions using high-quality laparoscopic equipment.

These sessions are intermixed with short interactive lectures, video presentations, demonstrations and discussions.

You will cover a wide variety of topics during this two-day course, including:

  • Ergonomics
  • Holding and manipulating tissue
  • Knotting
  • Nissen fundoplication
  • Laparoscopic feeding gastrostomy
  • Laparoscopic pyloroplasty
  • Laparoscopic anastomosis 
  • Use of harmonic scalpel

View the full Inter Lap programme

Additional Information

PGCert in Surgery Associated Course

You will be awarded 4 credits toward the Postgraduate Certificate in Surgery upon booking this course. (The inclusion of courses in the PGCert in Surgery is subject to availability)

Interested in becoming Inter Lap faculty? Find out more about teaching on our courses.

Booking Options

Regional Inter Lap Courses

Tue
21
Oct
2025
-
Wed
22
Oct
2025
£600.00
BRADFORD, United Kingdom

21 Oct 2025
-
22 Oct 2025

Here is an overview of the programme

Intermediate Skills in Laparoscopic Programme.pdf

£600.00

Pricing notes:

Full price: £600.00

Course Fees:

Please note, for courses held at the College, we require full payment upon booking. Take a look at our cancellation policy first.

For regional and international course payments and terms & conditions, please contact the relevant centre.

BRADFORD, United Kingdom

Location:

Bradford Royal Infirmary
BRADFORD
BD9 6RJ
United Kingdom
simulation.administration@bthft.nhs.uk
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Booking details

Pricing notes:

Full price: £600.00

Please ensure you are logged in to your account or, if you do not have an account, have registered.

Contact details:

Please contact the coordinator:
Ms T Harrison
simulation.administration@bthft.nhs.uk
07943 701415

Before booking at the centre, please ensure you are logged in to your account or, if you do not have an account, have registered.

RCS England Bjorn Saven Centre

Thu
27
Nov
2025
-
Fri
28
Nov
2025
£899.00
LONDON, United Kingdom

27 Nov 2025
-
28 Nov 2025

Here is an overview of the programme

Intermediate Skills in Laparoscopic Programme.pdf

£899.00

Pricing notes:

Full price: £899.00
Fellow: £809.00 (10% Discount)
Faculty: £809.00 (10% Discount)

Course Fees:

Please note, for courses held at the College, we require full payment upon booking. Take a look at our cancellation policy first.

For regional and international course payments and terms & conditions, please contact the relevant centre.

LONDON, United Kingdom

Location:

RCS - Bjorn Saven Centre for Surgical Education
LONDON
WC2A 3PE
United Kingdom
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Book online

Before booking at the centre, please ensure you are logged in to your account or, if you do not have an account, have registered.

Before booking at the centre, please ensure you are logged in to your account or, if you do not have an account, have registered.

Further information and queries

Email

Phone us

Call 020 7869 6300 to talk with a member of our team. 

We are available to answer calls during our working hours of 8.30am–5:00pm, Monday–Friday and there is a voicemail outside this time.