Primer – An Introduction to the CCMIG Modular Laparoscopic Course

Summary

The course is divided into 6 modules covering all aspects of Laparoscopic surgery within the RCOG core curriculum. The primer session will help trainees to understand the mechanics of course, introduction of equipment for simulation, assessments and the use of web resources. This will set the scene for their 4- 6 months training in Laparoscopic surgery.  This will also include a precourse assessment to allow the faculty to assess the baseline for training.

 

Lectures

Schedule

This is a practical interactive course needing good familiarity with all the equipment. The primer helps to understand the laparoscopic simulation box, using the electronic materials and checking the instruments. There is also a preoperative assessment to have the baseline.

Introduction to Laparoscopic Primer

This lecture will introduce the philosophy and methodology of the modular laparoscopic course. This will lecture will also explain the best techniques on how to use the CCMIG E-Learning website more effectively.

Philosophy of the Course

This is a unique course, which helps in developing the neuro-motor skills of coordination and theoretical background for safe laparoscopy. This lecture is an aid to understand the expectations from this course

Course Curriculum

The modular course is based on the RCOG curriculum and this lecture helps to understand the requirements set out by the college for laparoscopic training. It is vital to build a good clinical foundation for laparoscopic surgery

Lecturers

Amer Raza

CCMIG Director - Consultant Gynaecologist
Mr Raza is a Minimal Access Surgeon and Consultant Gynaecologist with specialist interest in minimal access surgery. He completed his specialty training in West midlands and London deanery. He worked in Birmingham Womens hospital and established number of laparoscopic courses including basic and adv...

Robert Richardson

CCMIG Director - Consultant Endometriosis

Profile

Mr Richardson is a senior consultant of vast experience, having established the minimal access endometriosis centre at Chelsea and Westminster, created CCMIG and established the foundation of all the courses it offers today. Mr Richardson is retired from day to day clinical practic...

Tom Bainton

Course Organiser
Mr Bainton is a consultant at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, specialising in endometriosis and Minimal Access Surgery. Tom graduated from Oxford University in 2012, undertook Specialist Training in Cambridge and the North West Thames Deaneries. He was the Endometriosis and Minimal Access Surge...