gbi light hernia course
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LIGHT Hernia Course(Laparoscopic Incisional and Groin Hernia Training)The STEPS (Seeing, Training, Enhancing, Perfecting, Solo) LIGHT Course, established by ETHICON Products offers training in Laparoscopic Hernia surgery over 3 days split between various training centres in the UK. Places are free of charge, supported by ETHICON Surgical Care.
The aims of the course are to provide an overview of hernia surgery, introducing techniques with hands on /live operations and simulation surgical training. Approach to patients and assessment of mesh / fixation isdiscussed during the course. This course is intended to provide competencies in hernia surgery for trainees on the early part of their learning curve”
Module One The first module will be held at the MATTU in Guildford. This will involve Observing Live Operating, using Simbionix computer simulators where you will carry out basic skills, andperform a laparoscopic hernia repair. You will then take part ina JOURNAL CLUB where you will review two academic papersfrom the recent literature and discuss. You will receive the papers in advance (four weeks). The session will follow a similar format to the FRCS academicviva, thus giving you invaluable exam practice. The final element will include delegate presentations where you are asked to give a 5 minute presentation on a specific topic aroundhernia surgery. Topics will be given 4 weeks prior to the course.
Module TwoModule two will be held at Newcastle Surgical Training Centre and will involve hands on surgery of all techniques learnt to dateon fresh frozen human cadavers.
Module ThreeModule three will involve Supervised operating in a training centre with patients (2 delegates per session).Venue to be confirmed.Finally, all Modules are compulsory
Application Process Yr ST 7/8 (or equivalent) CV including covering letter Letter of support from your consultant approving the application and confirming advanced laparoscopic skills. Evidence of previous hernia / laparoscopic meeting attendance 8 delegate places available
To apply, please send the above to: Denise BestwickJohnson & Johnson Medical Ltd,c/o Universal World Events Limited, Ashfield House, Resolution Road,Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 1HWE-mail: [email protected]
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Based on an original concept by Simon Monkhouse, SpR Surgery, Southwest.
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