Workshop
The Laparoscopic Anatomy of Complications Workshop is aimed at refreshing anatomical knowledge and teaching techniques for the safe identification of the structures of the pelvic sidewall including the ureter and techniques for the safe repair of the bladder and bowel. This is not a basic skills workshop and a reasonably advanced level of laparoscopic skill and knowledge is assumed, including skills in laparoscopic suturing and knot tying.
Suitable for: This workshop is limited to 12 participants and is primarily aimed at Consultants in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Participants must operate at RANZCOG/AGES Level 4 or above and should have previously completed an open Anatomy of Complications Workshop.
About
This two-day workshop is the second of two iterations of ACW workshops offered at CTEC. It focuses on laparoscopic procedures in obstetric and gynaecological surgery. Previous participation the first and complementary open Anatomy of Complications Workshop is a prerequisite for this workshop.
Both workshops provide an intensive and hands-on learning experience and aim to improve the performance of specialist obstetricians and gynaecologists in the prevention and management of complications in obstetric and gynaecological surgery.
Participants work in trios and pairs allocated by and under the guidance of a high ratio of expert faculty. All participants rotate through six different groupings in order to maximise interaction and to allow for the different skill and speed of participants.
Workshop Content
Day 1 Cadaveric Anatomy & Laparoscopic Surgical Skills
CTEC, The University of Western Australia
Participants work in trios (swapping groups and roles regularly).
- Port insertion
- Perform a pelvic peritonectomy
- Perform a uterolysis from pelvic brim to bladder
- Dissect the external iliac vessels
- Identify the internal iliac vessels and identify and dissect branches
- Identify paravesical spaces and obdurator fossa
- Identify obdurator nerve and pelvic sidewall muscles
- Injure bladder and repair injury
- Open paracolic gutters along line of Toldt
- Dissect omentum to expose lower sac
- Injury and repair sessions - rectum, small bowel, stomach, external iliac vessel and IVC or aorta
- Mobilise the rectum
followed by:
Convenor Hosted Dinner for Faculty and Participants
The University Club of Western Australia
Day 2 Animal Model Laparoscopic Surgery
Murdoch University Centre for Advanced Veterinary Education
Participants work in pairs:
- Cystotomy and repair
- Laparoscopic dissection of ureter and vessels
- Repair enterotomy and small vessel injury
- Demonstrate use of haemostatic agents
- Major vessel injury, laparoscopic control of haemorrhage, laparotomy and open repair of injury (time permitting)
Day 2 Participant Case Presentations & Discussions
Prior to attendance all participants are required to submit one case for presentation and interactive discussion. The emphasis is on the prevention and management of intra and post-operative complications in obstetric and gynaecological surgery.
Presentations and discussion are limited to 15 minutes and 4 slides per case:
Workshop Inclusions
- Online pre-reading including videos demonstrating practical surgical sessions
- Day 1 Convenor hosted Dinner, The University Club of Western Australia
2025 Fee
Participant: $4150
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
Reapproval will be sought with the RANZCOG CPD Program (Clinical Expertise Domain). Attaining 14 CPD points.
Testimonials
"This workshop is being coordinated by CTEC for the first time in 2025."
Venue
Day 1
CTEC
The University of Western Australia
Entrance No. 2 Hackett Drive
Crawley WA 6009
Day 2
Murdoch University Centre for Advanced Veterinary Education
Nyarrie Drive
Murdoch WA 6150
For more information contact
Lorna Christie
Senior Course Coordinator
T +61 8 6488 8505
E lorna.christie@uwa.edu.au