Wetlab Courses

Wetlab Courses (ESI, Hamburg and Elancourt, Paris)

These courses are sponsored and run by Ethicon Endo-Surgery (Hamburg) and Covidien (Paris). They are of a similar format covering 2 days. Each comprises lectures on the evidence for laparoscopic colorectal surgery, establishing a practice in LCS, theatre set up, and extensive material on how to perform LCS. Each also gives excellent hands on experience in the wet lab. There are also opportunities for theatre teams to accompany surgeons on these trips. Further information can be .obtained through your Ethicon Endosurgery and Covidien Territory Managers.

www.ethicon.com

www.covidien.com

ESI, Hamburg - Courses with Ethicon Endo-Surgery

Ethicon Endo-Surgery U.K. (EES) are proud to be associated with the D.O.H National Training Programme for Laparoscopic Colorectal. EES recognize the sequential approach required by surgeons to learn these new surgical interventions. We also understand that industry has a key role to play in supporting surgeons with their training, especially in the provision of training resources not always readily available.

Because of this EES are delighted to offer appropriate surgeons who are registered with the programme the use of our wet lab facilities in Hamburg to enhance their skills prior to working with their nominated trainer in either their own, or their nominated trainer’s hospital.

EES have developed a stepwise approach to training, and define the wet lab stage as “Enhancing”. The objectives of this stage are to build competency in:

1) Handling of procedural critical devices for dissection, haemostasis and anastomosis

2) Understanding the properties, capabilities and limitations of these devices

3) Developing the theatre team to perform the procedure

4) Provide a platform for the next training stage deemed appropriate

The Enhancing training can take place over one or two days depending on the trainee’s requirements. EES can construct a be-spoke training episode based on the needs of the delegate and the input from their nominated trainer. These events are for a maximum of four delegates, and the training is one to one. Training can comprise of:

1) The latest virtual reality simulators to refresh core skills, as well as performing a simulated Laparoscopic Sigmoidectomy procedure.

2) Simulated procedures using tissue models, performing mobilization, haemostasis and anastomosis

3) Procedures in the wet labs

Surgeons wishing to use the EES facilities in Hamburg should in the first instance discuss this training stage with their nominated trainer, and then with Mark Coleman, Clinical lead for the national programme.

If, after discussion, it is agreed that this is a requirement, Laura Stapleton, Programme Manager will contact EES UK and request that the event takes place. EES will then contact you to organise the event.

ESI Course Programme

Elancourt, France - Courses with Covidien

The Peripherique Laparoscopic Colorectal Course

Sponsored by Covidien and run at their state of the art training facility in Elancourt, France, this course is suitable for surgeons or higher surgical trainees who are embarking on laparoscopic colorectal surgery or seeking to expand their laparoscopic colorectal service. Course content is a mixture of lectures, video presentations, discussions and half day operating sessions in the Elancourt laboratories. Lectures include step by step approaches for lap left and right hemicolectomy, sigmoid colectomy and anterior resection. There are also presentations on how to establish a lap colorectal practice, tips and tricks, patient selection, trouble shooting, problem solving, latest instrumentation and equipment for lap colorectal surgery.

Date: Future dates to be announced.

Location: Elancourt, nr Versailles, France

Fee: £280 per delegate (covers all travel, accommodation, meals and training)

Contact: Imran Farid, who is the Colorectal Product Manager at Covidien.

Email: imran.farid@covidien.com

Elancourt Laparoscopic Colorectal Masterclass

Sponsored by Covidien and run at their state of the art training facility in Elancourt, France, this course is suitable for surgeons with an interest in laparoscopic colorectal techniques. Course content is a mixture of lectures, video presentations, discussion and operating sessions in the Elancourt laboratories, all focusing on the left and right colon, the sigmoid and the rectum.

Date: Futures dates to be announced.

Location: Elancourt, nr Versailles, France

Fee: Fully covered by Covidien

Contact: Imran Farid, who is the Colorectal Product Manager at Covidien.

Email: imran.farid@covidien.com

Or your local Covidien Product Specialist.

ASiT Advanced Laparoscopic Fellowship

Specifically planned for higher surgical trainees who are members of The Association of Surgeons in Training, this course is suitable for higher surgical trainees who are embarking on laparoscopic colorectal surgery. It runs in parallel with the laparoscopic upper gastro-intestinal section of the course with 10 trainees attending each section. Course content is a mixture of lectures, video presentations, discussion and half day operating sessions in the Elancourt laboratories. Lectures include step by step approaches for lap left and right hemicolectomy, sigmoid colectomy and anterior resection. There are also presentations on how to establish a lap colorectal practice, tips and tricks, patient selection, trouble shooting, problem solving, latest instrumentation and equipment for lap colorectal surgery.

Date: Future Dates to be announced

Location: Elancourt, nr Versailles, France

Fee: Fully covered by Covidien

Contact: Applications should be made by emailing:

- Your CV (including only your RELEVANT logbooks)

- A letter of support from your educational

supervisor, consultant or programme director

- A statement of no more than 250 words explaining why you should be chosen for the fellowship