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Global
Laparoscopic Learning Courses
It is extraordinary how little the
average individual knows about the art of making even the
simplest knots — R. M. Abraham, 1932
Course
Introduction
This course is dedicated to provide a forum through which
Surgeons, Gynaecologists, Urologists & Thoracoscopic Surgeons
and allied health professionals across all levels of training
and surgical specialties can engage in educational activities
concerning
minimally invasive surgery.
| Course Objectives |
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To describe the technical steps
which are used for advanced Laparoscopic procedures. |
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To practice on both pelvic trainer
and live tissue of mini pigs in order to give the participant
the
technical capacity to improve his/her practice. |
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Master suturing
One of the keys to upgrade one's practice in endoscopic
surgery is to master suturing. Endoscopic suturing requires
a good knowledge of knot tying as well as standard principles
of organization. The course will provide extensive basic
lectures focusing on these principles and training is
given in an optimal lab. environment. |
Practical Session
on Pelvic Trainer
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Specific instruments for suturing. |
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Endoscopic suture and needle. |
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Introducing and removing the
needle |
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Exercises in needle loading. |
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Right hand and left hand suturing. |
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Intra and extra corporeal knots
(Reoder's knot, Melzer Knot etc.) |
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Different techniques for continuous
sutures |
Personalised Training on Live Tissue/Mini
Pigs
Each surgeon chooses the procedure
he wants to practice under Experts advice.

| Basic
Principles |
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Insufflation, |
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position of trocars, |
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Clips, Staplers, |
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Laparoscopic suturing, |
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knotting, |
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Endoloop |
| Solid organ
surgery |
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Splenectomy, Nephrectomy |
| Inguinal
Hernia repair |
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Laparoscopic Anatomy, |
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TAPP/TEP |
| Biliary
Surgery |
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Cholecystectomy |
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Common Bile duct surgery. |
Antireflux Surgery
Gastrointestinal anastomosis
Simulation of bowel injury and reconstruction
Mesh suturing, stapling & anchoring
Thoracoscopic Surgery
Tubal ligation, Hysterectomy
| Urology
surgery |
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Pyeloplasty |
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Ureterolithotomy |
Bariatric Surgery
New technologies and newer energy sources
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