Advanced Laparoscopy Course (hands on fresh cadavers) 14th – 15th November 2014 To be held at The University of Glasgow, Clinical Anatomy Skills Centre, Department of Anatomy, Glasgow, G12 8QQ This course has been designed for Consultants Gynaecologists and Senior Trainees who would like to sharpen their knowledge & skills in gynaecological laparoscopic surgery. An experienced faculty will present a range of skills, tips and techniques. Delegates will be mentored and guided through the hands-‐on sessions by experienced faculty clinicians, and allowed to perform full surgical procedures. Candidates will have the opportunity to trial the newest laparoscopic equipment in state-‐of-‐art facilities. Teaching methods: 1. Interactive lectures on anatomy and surgical procedures 2. Hands-‐on surgery on human female fresh frozen cadavers (non-‐embalmed) with demonstration of anatomical and surgical principles. Faculty Members: Dr Mohamed Allam – Honorary Senior Lecturer, University of Glasgow and Consultant Gynaecologist and Obstetrician, NHS Lanarkshire Dr Stein Bjornssen – Consultant Gynaecologist and Obstetrician, Southern General Hospital, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Dr Kevin Burton – Consultant Gynaecologist Oncologist, Glasgow Royal Infirmary, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Dr Khaled El-‐Sapagh – Consultant Gynaecologist and Lead Clinician for Gynaecology, NHS Lanarkshire Dr Ros Jamieson – Consultant Gynaecologist and Lead Clinician for Gynaecology (North of Glasgow), Glasgow Royal Infirmary, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Dr Mohamed Mehasseb – Consultant Gynaecological Surgeon and Oncologist, Glasgow Royal Infirmary, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Friday 14th November 2014 08:30 – 09:00 Registration and coffee 09:00 – 09:30 Introduction and Laparoscopic Pelvic Anatomy Dr Mohamed Allam 09:30 – 09:50 Electro-‐Surgical Principles and Energy Instruments Dr Mohamed Mehasseb 09:50 – 10:00 Uterine Manipulators Dr Mohamed Mehasseb 10:00 – 10:30 Laparoscopic Hysterectomy (LAVH, TLH and LASH) Dr Mohamed Allam 10:30 – 11:00 Adnexal Surgery (Ovarian cystectomy, Oophorectomy, adnexal masses, ectopic) Dr Ros Jamieson 11:00 – 11:15 Coffee break 11:15 – 11:35 Laparoscopic surgery: Ergonomics and theatre dynamics Dr Khaled El-‐Sapagh 11:35 – 11:55 Laparoscopic Myomectomy Dr Stein Bjornssen 11:55 – 12:15 Gynaecological Oncology (Pelvic lymph nodes dissection and sentinel techniques) Dr Kevin Burton 12:15 – 12:30 Principles of Laparoscopic Suturing Dr Mohamed Mehasseb 12:30 – 13:30 Lunch 13:30 – 17:00 Hands on Laparoscopic simulators: laparoscopic suturing skills training and demonstration of Technology 19:00 Course Dinner. Venue: Mother India Restaurant. 28 Westminster terrace, Glasgow, G3 7RU (non-‐formal dress). Saturday 15th November 2014 08:30 – 09:00 09:00 – 12:30 Registration and coffee Cadaveric laparoscopic surgery part 1 12:30 – 13:30 Lunch 13:30 – 16:30 Cadaveric Laparoscopic surgery part 2 16:30 – 17:00 Evaluation and closure