Module 3 – Principles of Salpingotomy / Salpingectomy Management of Ectopic Pregnancy

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Summary

Laparoscopic salpingectomy and salpingotomy is one of the common operations in gynaecological emergencies. This module deals with theory and practice for the management of suspected ectopic pregnancy. The surgical techniques of salpingectomy and and salpingostomy are addressed in this module. Tissue retrieval, monopolar and bipolar energy sources and endoloop placements will also feature in this module.

Lectures

Schedule

This outlines the program for the day. The main aim of this module is to cover the principles of electrosurgery and ectopic pregnancy.

Reading Materials

Lecture containing document embeds of two essential reading materials required to pass this module.

Principles of Electrosurgery

Electrosurgery constitutes a vital part of the laparoscopic surgery. There are numbers of energy resources. It is necessary fro a surgeon to understand all the energy modalities, their utilization and complications.

Laparoscopic Salpingectomy

Videos demonstrates basic principles of excision and retrieval of fallopian tubes. It is important to follow the rules to avoid injury.

Laparoscopic Salpingotomy

This video will outline the techniques to carry out a safe salpingotomy. This is a valid technique in cases of contralateral tubal damage or patient wishes.

Dissection Model

This provides instruction on how to make the dissection model for practice and submission of the assignment.

Lecturers

Amer Raza

CCMIG Director - Consultant Obstetrican & 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

In research, beyond personal projects, I have been involved in two National NIHR portfolio studies recruiting patients to evaluate treatment methods/management pathways in gynaecology. The OPT study has now closed and is in the writing phase. I am now lead investigator at Chelsea f...