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National Training Programme for Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery

The National Training Programme for Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery has been developed by the Department of Health to train NHS consultant colorectal surgeons in England. The aim is to give all suitable patients with colorectal cancer access to a fully trained laparoscopic colorectal surgeon according to the 2006 NICE guidelines. About the programme

National Training Programme - Updates

LATEST NEWS: FEBRUARY 2010

ACHIEVED: Over 100 registered trainees now registered with Lapco, including 5 registrations with the new NTP North West Training Centre. The Coordination Office expects further trainee registrations in excess of 130 to be formalised over the few months.

LATEST COURSE AVAILABILITY:
1. Theatre Practitioner Course (South West - 16th March)
2. Cadaveric (Newcastle, 29/30th March, & South West 14/15th April)
3. Laparoscopic Surgery Course (St Marks, London 13th April)
4. Nurse Study Day for Surgical Team Members (Crewe, 21st April)

For more details regarding the new NORTH WEST TRAINING CENTRE, and the NICE Guidance Waiver Review, please go to the Programme News section on the Home Page. 

New NTP trainer appointed to expand team at Colchester - For more information see the News Section below