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An intensive 3 day (Monday – Wednesday) course designed for the surgeon who has an interest in colorectal surgery, has significant experience of laparoscopic cholecystectomy, and is at the point of undertaking laparoscopic colorectal surgery under supervision.

Course content

• Laparoscopic approach to the right colon, sigmoid and rectum
• Hands on Training on Porcine Tissue
• Laparoscopic suturing practice on porcine tissue
• Hands on anatomical, ergonomic and practical skills sessions
• Video teaching sessions
• Close to reality application of instruments and use of normal laparoscopic equipment
• Analysis of complications
• Use of newer energy sources
• Advice on getting started
• Operation theatre visit depending on availability of clinical cases
• Staplers and the Surgeon
• Future developments
• Trials of laparoscopic colorectal surgery
• Expert discussion
• Only 6 participant per course

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course each trainee should be able to:
• Explain the pros and cons of laparoscopic colorectal surgery
• Know about the techniques for obtaining vascular control.
• Debate the place of laparoscopic colorectal surgery for cancer
• Describe the indications, methods of patient selection, patient information, risks and complications related to laparoscopic colorectal surgery
• Know about anatomical considerations related to laparoscopic colectomy
• Explain the risks of using various energy sources
• Demonstrate certain key skills related to lap colorectal surgery:
• Positioning of trocars and instruments.
• Safe laparoscopic dissection techniques
• Safe deployment of a laparoscopic stapling device
• Be able to perform laparoscopic surgery