Course Description Advanced Laparoscopic GI Surgery Course is provided by the Institute of Technology, Humanities, the Arts, Medicine and Science through the faculty of Medical Education. The course aim is to address the principle of optimising the setup and progress of advanced procedures in this field. The course is composed of both theoretical and practical components, which will allow the participants to familiarise themselves with the necessary skill set to perform complex tasks. The varied topics cover a wide range of elective and emergency conditions and procedures the general as well as the specialised laparoscopic surgeon will encounter. The participants will be familiarised with the technical aspects through interactive sessions as well as detailed discussions of techniques utilising extensive video material. Skills consolidation is achieved through practical hands-on sessions using animal tissue as well as manikins. Learning Outcomes: On completing the course participants will be expect to: • have an insight into the safety aspects of laproscopic access and the modifications necessary in specific cases. • be familiar with the role of laparoscopy in a wide range of emergency procedures in every day practice, including biliary, antireflux, upper GI, colorectal and solid organ surgery. • Learn a range of techniques of intracorporeal ligation, suturing and stapling and spend adequate time practicing and consolidating their skills. • be introduced to the principles of bariatric and hernia surgery. Target Audience: Surgical Consultants, Certified trainees with an interest in managing general surgical emergencies as well as elective conditions requiring advanced laparoscopic skills, Doctors and Surgeons. Assessment Procedure: Ongoing Assessment

Advanced Laparoscopic GI Surgery Course Course Dates: Monday 9 th to Thursday 12 th November 2020