Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery Course (16th November 2010)
Mr Robin Kennedy, Mr Ian Jenkins
Course date: 16th November 2010.
Aims of the Course:
vImproving clinical results
vShortening the learning curve
vImproving organisation in theatres
Learning Style:
Live laparoscopic colorectal surgery, lectures on:
v How to undertake right colonic and left colonic surgery
v The importance of vascular anatomy
vHow to undertake total mesorectal excision
v Difficulties encountered in morbid obesity and how to overcome them
v Making progress with laparoscopic pouch surgery
v Problems with middle colic vasculature
v The place of the hand port
v The theatre team and its influence on results
Learning Objectives:
To understand the following:
vcorrect port positioning
vsafe bowel handling, placement and retraction
vvascular mobilisation and ligation
vcolonic dissection
vspecimen extraction
vbowel anastomosis
There will be opportunities during the day to address specific problems encountered during this type of surgery and course participants will be able to select DVD's which will suit their further learning.
Course Fees:
vConsultant £250
vSpecialist Registrars £175
vNurses and other Healthcare Professionals £125
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Target Audience: Surgeons and theatre staff involved in laparoscopic colorectal surgery