Hill Surgical Workshop

Capacity: 40

The Hill Surgical Workshop is a 230sqm large scale state of the art skills training laboratory that can be used for teaching new medical and surgical techniques, or for revision and upskilling in established techniques. 

Capacity:

• 40 non cadaveric operating participants (maximum 60 people in total)
• 20 cadaveric operating participants (maximum 40 people in total)

Surgical Equipment and Technology

The workshop has 10 custom-built operating tables which can be transformed into high quality surgical operating work stations for cadaveric surgical skills simulation training. Every station consists of:

• An image translucent surgical theatre table with “lift and tilt” (Trendelenburg) capability and denyer-like rails which are used to hold positioning equipment and synthetic models in place.
• 1 x 4K Karl Storz Laparoscopic Stack System complete with camera processor, camera head, light source, light lead, Endoflator, 32” HD flat screen Monitor and Logitech speakers.
• A high-definition Karl Storz laparoscopic stack system complete with camera processor, camera head, light source, light lead, Endoflator, CO2 gas bottle and 23” HD flat screen monitor
• Patient positioning equipment (allowing left/right lateral, beach chair, lithotomy, Trendelenburg, limb retraction (shoulder), limb flexion (knee), upper limb abduction (arm boards) and hand plates (for carpel tunnel)
• Two theatre lights per operating station. Each station features an XLED3 light and an XLED2 light 
• Underfloor services of electrical points, suction, and compressed air
• Leica microscopes x 10
• A Medtronic Force Triad electro surgical generator
• A well-equipped general surgery instrument trolley
• Each operating table can accommodate up to four participants for suturing using simulated models or other benchtop surgical work.

Other surgical equipment available for use in the workshop includes:

• A range of power tools including drills, reciprocators, oscillators, wire drivers, chuck and key, Hudson adaptors
• Olympus endoscopic light source and scope processors 2 x 190 systems
• Olympus Endoscopic stacks with monitor, light source, processor and flushing pump x 2
• Colonoscopes, gastroscopes, leak tester and appropriate cleaning equipment
• Body torso laparoscopic trainers for 14 participants
• Headlight and loupe sets for 10 participants

The workshop is maintained at an even cool temperature with lamina airflow in the laboratory which maintains a safe and comfortable working environment.

Imaging Technology

• C arm GE OEC Elite II 12 inch 9900 x 1, with the option to loan a second unit
• Eight mobile x-ray screens / partitions
• X-ray film light boards - wall mounted x 4, mobile x 1
• Light weight lead gowns with thyroid collars for 40 participants

Sterilisation/PPE Equipment

• Autoclavable instrument trays
• PPE - gowns, gloves, masks, shoe covers
• Instrument washer and steriliser (autoclave)

Audiovisual Capabilities

• A ceiling-mounted HD camera above the main demonstration table can be used to transmit vision to six large HD monitors located around the lab walls and a single large projector and screen
• Desk top computer for PowerPoint, internet/email access, and file/image storage
• One hands free microphone with wall mounted speakers for demonstrations/lectures
• A large portable and two wall mounted whiteboards for surgical illustration/discussion
• Wireless clicker and laser pointer
• Wi-Fi
• Conferencing functions using Zoom, Teams or preferred platforms
• Sony ZV-1 4K Digital Video Camera with 180 degree LCD display

Complimentary Client Services

• Lockers for participants
• Online Register Now registrations
• Notepads and pens
• Signage and assistance with directions
• Wi-Fi
• Specialised Surgical Equipment
• ENT
• General 
• Dental
• Orthopaedic
• Plastics
• Laparoscopic instrumentation
• Neuro
• Spinal
• Vascular
• Gynaecologic
• Bariatric
• Critical care