Workshop
This highly practical one day cadaveric workshop aimed at providing participants with the most efficient techniques for advanced laparoscopic colorectal surgery, including safe colon mobilisation and techniques for vessel control. The workshop aims to provide participants the opportunity to gain and consolidate skills in dissection techniques and enhance their laparoscopic skills in colorectal surgery. This workshop is held bienially and is next scheduled for 2024.
Suitable for: Senior SET Trainees and Consultants in Colorectal Surgery. Theatre Nurses in assisting and scrubbing for workshop participants. Limited Observer positions are available.
Dates
No dates set
About
They will gain an improved understanding of laparoscopic technique and knowledge of anatomy associated with colorectal resections, including anatomy of the bowel. The workshop aims to consolidate clinically relevant surgical and anatomy knowledge useful to real life practise and exam preparation. This workshop will also feature presentations and discussions, whilst allowing sufficient time for practising skills in a supportive environment with a high faculty to participant ratio. Limited places for Observers are available.
Workshop Content
Trainees will deepen their understanding and skills in the following areas:
Demonstration and Cadaveric Practical Sessions
- Safe laparoscopic colorectal dissection techniques
- Laparoscopic right hemicolectomy
- Laparoscopic high anterior resection (left hemicolectomy)
Presentations
- Ergonomics
- Entry techniques
- Trocar and instrument placement
- Dissection techniques and vessel control
- Blunt and sharp dissection
- Energised dissection
- Sealing vessels, staplers, clips and energised sealers
- Patient preparation
Workshop Inclusions
- Fresh frozen human cadaveric dissection
- Didactic sessions
- All meals and refreshments
- Limited places to maximise practical learning time
CTEC invites its Laparoscopic Surgery workshop registrants to visit its Research and Skills Practice Room prior to or after your workshop for free of charge practice sessions. This room is a dedicated simulation skills resource designed to enhance your learning experience. For further information contact the CTEC Course Coordination Team: T (08) 6488 8044 E admin-ctec@uwa.edu.au
2022 Fee
WA Participant: $1235
Non-WA Participant: $1485
Observers: $175
Theatre Nurses: Free of charge
CTEC PPE & COVID-19 Lab Safety Workshop Strategy
COVID-19 Information for Workshop Participants
Workshop content, date and convenors may be subject to change or cancellation due to unforeseen circumstances.
Accreditations or CPD Approvals
Reaccreditation in the RACS CPD Program will be sought for 2024.
Testimonials
"World class faculty and course. Very humbled by how lucky we are to have this facility here in Perth. "
"Great hands-on and one-to-one interaction with colorectal surgeons. Complex case taken down step by step. "
"A perfect course. "
"Thanks John and faculty for a great course and for your time and willingness to share your expertise."
- Past Workshop Participants
Venue
CTEC
The University of Western Australia
Entrance No.2 Hackett Drive, Crawley
Perth, Western Australia
For more information contact
John Linehan
Senior Course Coordinator
T +61 8 6488 8049
E john.linehan@uwa.edu.au
CTEC acknowledges the support of the following:
