Certificate Course in Operative Techniques in Gynaecological Endoscopy (Jun 15 - 17, 2020)

Certificate Course in Operative Techniques in Gynaecological Endoscopy is organized by Center of Excellence for Minimal Access Surgery Training (CEMAST) and will be held from Jun 15 - 17, 2020 at Center of Excellence for Minimal Access Surgery Training, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Target Audience:
• Post graduate students
• Practicing gynaecologists, both junior as well as senior

Course Description:
Endoscopic surgery has become an integral part of a surgeon’s practice. Procedures like Laparoscopic Myomectomy, Laparoscopic Hysterectomy and Hysteroscopy are now a patient demand as also a surgeon preference. Patients want to recover faster and go back to work quickly. Every surgeon practicing today needs to understand the principles and fundamentals of endoscopic surgery in Gynaecology and avoid compromises and complications. This three day course on operative techniques in gynaecological endoscopy encompasses an “all-in-one” approach to fulfill the dreams of any gynaecological surgeon to practice safe laparoscopic and hysteroscopic surgical procedures. There are some unique challenges of laparoscopic surgery, like visuo-spatial orientation, basic motor skills and a steep learning curve. The purpose of this program is to reduce this concern, by providing comprehensive training that includes lectures, instructional videos, lab exercises and animal tissue lab training that will help to improve the confidence and competence of the surgeon.

Course Objectives:
• To understand the philosophy and ergonomics of laparoscopic surgery ( less strain : better performance)
• To understand basic principles of energy sources
• To gain proficiency in two-handed dissection and improve hand-eye co-ordination
• To familiarize oneself with knot-tying and suturing, and with diagnostic procedures
• To review indications, technical details and pitfalls in laparoscopic gynaecology and hysteroscopy
• To understand prevention and management of complications of various gynaecological endoscopy procedures

Course Highlights:
• Lectures by expert faculty
• Supervised training in simulation and animal tissue laboratories
• PTLH Session on Lap Mentor
• Plenty of opportunity for informal interaction with the facult