Intermediate and Advanced Gynaecological Laparoscopic Surgery

This course has been redesigning, improving and successfully running for over 5 years.

The course has been designed to maximize hands-on experience whilst in our centre.

The course is suitable for:

• junior surgeons starting out in minimal access surgery
• senior surgeons who are either new to laparoscopy or wishes to refresh their key skills

There is ample time for trainees to discuss with experts of subject areas and will receive close supervision from experts during hands-on practical sessions.

This course covers:

Camera and scope manipulation, abdominal access and insufflation, ergonomics, sharp and blunt dissection, clip application electrosurgery, looping, tissue extraction, and port site closure.

• Laparoscopic suturing skills (interrupted, continuous, and tumbled square knot).
• Extracorporeal Knotting skills.
• Diagnostic laparoscopy in gynaecology.
• Hands on opportunities on laparoscopic adhesiolysis, laparoscopic salpingostomy, salpingectomy, oophorectomy and cystectomy.
• Hands on practical session on laparoscopic amputation of uterine body, morcellation of uterus, and suturing of virginal vault.
• Hands on practical session on laparoscopic myomectomy and suturing closure of defect.
• Discussion on errors and complications.
• Close supervision from experts.