Intermediate skills in laparoscopic surgery
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:
- £720.00
- 2 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.
Additional Information
Course content
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
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
21
Oct
2025
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22
Oct
2025
Here is an overview of the programme
Intermediate Skills in Laparoscopic Programme.pdf£600
Pricing notes:
Full price: £600
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 Royal Infirmary
Location:
Bradford Royal InfirmaryDuckworth Lane
BRADFORD
BD9 6RJ
United Kingdom
simulation.administration@bthft.nhs.uk
07943 701415
Instructions:
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Booking details
Pricing notes:
Full price: £600
Before booking at the centre, please follow these steps:
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RCS England Bjorn Saven Centre
05
Jun
2025
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06
Jun
2025
Here is an overview of the programme
Intermediate Skills in Laparoscopic Programme.pdffrom £720.00
Pricing notes:
Full price: £859.00
All Current ATLS Instructors: £773.10
All Current Surgical Faculty: £773.10
RCS England Members/Fellows: £773.10
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 Education35-43 Lincoln's Inn Fields
LONDON
WC2A 3PE
United Kingdom
education@rcseng.ac.uk
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| Standard package |
£859.00 All Current ATLS Instructors: £773.10 All Current Surgical Faculty: £773.10 RCS England Members/Fellows: £773.10 |
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| ALSGBI/AUGIS Members |
£800.00 RCS England Members/Fellows: £720.00 |
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10
Jul
2025
-
11
Jul
2025
Here is an overview of the programme
Intermediate Skills in Laparoscopic Programme.pdffrom £720.00
Pricing notes:
Full price: £859.00
All Current ATLS Instructors: £773.10
All Current Surgical Faculty: £773.10
RCS England Members/Fellows: £773.10
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 Education35-43 Lincoln's Inn Fields
LONDON
WC2A 3PE
United Kingdom
education@rcseng.ac.uk
020 7869 6300 View in Google Maps
You need to allow targeting cookies to view this content. Click the button below to manage your cookie settings and select "Targeting Cookies" on the left hand side.
Choose Package
Book online
| Standard package |
£859.00 All Current ATLS Instructors: £773.10 All Current Surgical Faculty: £773.10 RCS England Members/Fellows: £773.10 |
Book Now |
| ALSGBI/AUGIS Members |
£800.00 RCS England Members/Fellows: £720.00 |
Book Now |
Book online
Book online
10
Sep
2025
-
11
Sep
2025
Here is an overview of the programme
Intermediate Skills in Laparoscopic Programme.pdffrom £720.00
Pricing notes:
Full price: £859.00
All Current ATLS Instructors: £773.10
All Current Surgical Faculty: £773.10
RCS England Members/Fellows: £773.10
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 Education35-43 Lincoln's Inn Fields
LONDON
WC2A 3PE
United Kingdom
education@rcseng.ac.uk
020 7869 6300 View in Google Maps
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Choose Package
Book online
| Standard package |
£859.00 All Current ATLS Instructors: £773.10 All Current Surgical Faculty: £773.10 RCS England Members/Fellows: £773.10 |
Book Now |
| ALSGBI/AUGIS Members |
£800.00 RCS England Members/Fellows: £720.00 |
Book Now |
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Further information and queries
You can get in touch with us by emailing education@rcseng.ac.uk Please quote your RCS account number in all correspondence.
If your enquiry relates to a course please provide the course name and dates.
We will endeavour to reply to you as soon as possible. Usually this is within a couple of days. Please note we do not work weekends.
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.