Intermediate Skills in Laparoscopic Surgery

This highly interactive two-day course will increase your skills in laparoscopic surgery including suturing and knot tying. During a range of practical workshop sessions, you will have opportunities to learn advanced techniques such as laparoscopic gastroenterostomy, laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair and the use of laparoscopic staplers.

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