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 anastomosis, laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair and the use of laparoscopic staplers.
RCS England membership (does not include affiliate or surgical care team members) 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:
- £800.00
- 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 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 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
Take a look at a sample Intermediate Skills in Laparoscopic Surgery programme.
10% discount on this course for RCS England 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
Regional Inter Lap Courses
11
Feb
2025
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12
Feb
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
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Pricing notes:
Full price: £600
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RCS England Bjorn Saven Centre
25
Mar
2025
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26
Mar
2025
Here is an overview of the programme
Intermediate Skills in Laparoscopic Programme.pdffrom £800.00
Pricing notes:
Full price: £859.00
All Current ATLS Instructors: £687.20
All Current Surgical Faculty: £687.20
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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