AIM         

This modular curriculum blended online and hands-on laparoscopic training programme will enable you to make a big step forwards in your laparoscopic training. As part of the course programme you will have your own at home laparoscopic simulator, with all instruments, training exercises, and full HD USB scope camera to allow you to develop and, importantly, maintain those skills learned at each of the hands-on sessions. Each hands on session focusses on a specific aspect of gynaecological laparoscopy from basic to more advanced technique. The spiral curriculum ensures that those hard won skills from the early modules are continually revisited to make sure they stay with you!

Individualised tuition is given throughout the programme, with modular assessment between hands-on components and catch up sessions if required. Laparoscopic exercises are provided for use at home throughout the course – practice makes perfect!

Course Programme

Each hands-on session is supported by online lectures and exercises before and after to ensure step-wise progression:

• Ergonomics of laparoscopy, practical anatomy, entry, and port placement
• How to succeed in laparoscopic training
• Excisional techniques and endometriosis management
• Salpingotomy and salpingectomy – ectopic pregnancy management
• Ovarian cystectomy and oophorectomy
• Laparoscopic specimen retrieval techniques
• Principles of laparoscopic suturing: inter-/extra-coporeal techniques
• Principles of laparoscopic hysterectomy and myomectomy (online only)

Course Dates (hands-on sessions):

There are four half day (1300-1700) hands-on sessions held at the CCMIG Centre at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London plus a final assessment / away day, dates for Spring 2024:

• 9th April – Primer / Module 1 Ergonomics and laparosocpy, entry, and risk assessment
• 14th May – Module 2 Excisional techniques & endometriosis management
• 11th June – Module 3 Adnexal surgery: salpingotomy and salpingectomy / ovarian cystectomy and retrieval techniques
• 16th July – Module 4 Laparoscopic suturing
• 20th August – Final Assessment / Away Day

Course Directors

• Mr R Richardson – Consultant Gynaecologist
• Mr A Raza – Consultant Gynaecologist

Registration – £720 for full course (refundable £200 deposit applies for Laparoscopic Simulator)

Option to purchase Laparoscopic Simulator for ongoing use after course completion

How to register

To register for the course please click here for more information contact info@ccmig.co.uk

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ATSM Benign Gynaecology Course

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This is a single module covering the pre-course material for the CCMIG Benign Gynaecology ATSM Course

Primer – An Introduction to the CCMIG Modular Laparoscopic Course

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The course is divided into 6 modules covering all aspects of Laparoscopic surgery within the RCOG core curriculum.

Module 1 – Ergonomics of Laparoscopic Surgery & Risk Assessment

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This module takes the trainees through exercises for build these skills. We have designed innovative models for the trainees to use in their Laparoscopic trainers.

Module 2 – Excisional Techniques & Endometriosis Management

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The excision of peritoneal disease, adhesiolysis and ureterolysis are some of the vital clinical skills which any Laparoscopic surgeon has to master for advanced Laparoscopic surgery.

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

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The surgical techniques of salpingectomy and and salpingostomy are addressed in this module.

Module 4 – Ovarian Cystectomy & Retrieval Techniques

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We demonstrate how to develop the skills to approach ovarian cystectomy. The correct method of dissection, stripping the cyst and specimen retrieval are taught.

Module 5 – Principles of Laparoscopic Suturing- Intracorporeal & Extracorporeal Techniques

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Laparoscopic suturing is key element of advanced surgery. We have developed and teach a hierarchical system which breaks knot tying down into to a number of easy steps.

Module 6 – Principles of Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy & Myomectomy

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These are the most common clinical applications using advanced laparoscopic skills. The techniques are explained in didactic and tutored video sessions.

Laparoscopic Assessment

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This is compulsory part of the course and must be completed by all participants to complete the course. It will contain both practical and theoretical tests.

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