Intermediate Skills in Laparoscopic Surgery
Delivered over two days this hands-on course 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 gastroenterostomy, laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair and the use of laparoscopic staplers.
RCS membership entitles you to a 10% discount on this course at partner centres. Find out if you're eligible to join or transfer.
This course is supported by:
- £666.00
- 2 days
- 12.00 CPD Points
Suitability
This course is suitable for: ST3-5 and SAS grades.
Learning Outcomes
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
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 gastroenterostomy
- Use of harmonic scalpel
Take a look at a sample Intermediate Skills in Laparoscopic Surgery programme.
10% discount on this course for RCS members
Members, Fellows and Associates benefit from a 10% discount on this course when held at our Education Centre in London.
Your discount will be applied automatically when booking.
Find out more about joining today.
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)
Booking Options
Partner Centres
02
Nov
2020
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03
Nov
2020
Here is an overview of the programme
Intermediate Laparoscopic Programme.pdffrom £666.00
Pricing notes:
Full price: £740.00
RCS England Members/Fellows: £666.00
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.
LONDON, United Kingdom
Location:
GAPS Learning Centre - 4th Floor, Hunter WingSt Georges University of London
LONDON
SW17 0RE
United Kingdom
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08
Feb
2021
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09
Feb
2021
Here is an overview of the programme
Intermediate Laparoscopic Programme.pdffrom £666.00
Pricing notes:
Full price: £740.00
RCS England Members/Fellows: £666.00
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.
LONDON, United Kingdom
Location:
GAPS Learning Centre - 4th Floor, Hunter WingSt Georges University of London
LONDON
SW17 0RE
United Kingdom
View in Google Maps
Book online
30
Mar
2021
-
31
Mar
2021
Here is an overview of the programme
Intermediate Laparoscopic Programme.pdffrom £666.00
Pricing notes:
Full price: £740.00
RCS England Members/Fellows: £666.00
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.
LONDON, United Kingdom
Location:
GAPS Learning Centre - 4th Floor, Hunter WingSt Georges University of London
LONDON
SW17 0RE
United Kingdom
View in Google Maps
Book online
Register your interest
Contact the education team
Need to talk to us about courses or other RCS education services? Please get in touch.
The RCS Education Centre in London can be contacted directly on education@rcseng.ac.uk
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.
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