ASiT/Covidien Laparoscopic Stapling, Suturing and
Energised Dissection Course
7 March 2008
£120.00 (plus conference registration)
Closing date for applications: 25 January 2008
This skills course is aimed at trainees who have significant experience in laparoscopic appendicectomy and cholecystectomy, who wish to build upon these core skills.
Content
The faculty will comprise both upper and lower GI specialists and the day will provide an informal atmosphere in which to see and develop new skills:
- revision of laparoscopic ergonomics
- practice simulated dissection technique under various ergonomic conditions
- energised dissection with advice on choosing the correct modality for specific tasks and hands-on practical experience
- laparoscopic suturing and knot-tying using synthetic models
- video demonstration of the use of stapling devices for laparoscopic gastrointestinal anastamoses
- each candidate will perform a sutured and a stapled gastro-jejunostomy using an animal tissue model.
The skills required for this procedure are generic and equally applicable to trainees with upper and lower GI interests.
Application
Numbers are limited to a total of 20 delegates. The course will cover a lot of material in a short period of time and therefore places will be allocated on the basis of merit and experience.
Previous attendance at a core skills course is essential.
To apply, please forward:
- a summary of your CV
- details of your stage of training
- date and location of core laparoscopic skills course attended
- details of previous laparoscopic experience
... to conference2008@asit.org
Closing date for applications: 25 January 2008
Successful applicants will be notified by 28 January 2008 and must confirm acceptance of their place with full payment on website or by cheque by 4 February 2008.
Sponsorship
The course has been generously sponsored by Covidien and will include the opportunity to trial a range of new products and instruments from their laparoscopic range.
Programme
Friday 7 March 2008 |
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08.30 – 09.00 |
Registration and coffee |
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09.00 – 09.05 |
Introduction and welcome |
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09.10 – 09.20 |
Revision of laparoscopic ergonomics (presentation) |
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09.20 – 09.50
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Simulated laparoscopic dissection task (practical 15 minutes each) |
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| 09.50 – 10.20 | The use of diathermy and energised dissection in laparoscopic surgery (presentation and demonstration) | |
10.20 – 10.40 |
Laparoscopic suturing and knot tying technique (presentation) |
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10.40 – 11.30 |
Rotate through practical station for energised dissection (practical) Laparoscopic suturing and knot tying (practical using synthetic model) |
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11.30 - 11.45 |
Coffee |
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11.45 – 12.45
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Rotate through practical station for energised dissection (practical) Laparoscopic suturing and knot tying (practical using animal model) |
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12.45– 13.15 |
Lunch |
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13.15 – 13.45 |
The use of stapling devices for laparoscopic GI anastamoses (lecture) | |
13.45 – 14.10 |
Sutured and stapled gastroenterostomy (video demonstration) |
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| 14.10 – 15.30 | Sutured gastroenterostomy (practical) | |
15.30 – 15.45 |
Coffee |
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15.45 – 16.30 |
Stapled gastroenterostomy (practical) | |
| 16.30– 16.50 | Ask the experts session (discussion) | |
16.50 – 17.00 |
Feedback and presentation of certificates of attendance | |
Further Information
Please email conference2008@asit.org.