8th Urology Simulation Boot Camp

8th Urology Simulation Boot Camp is organized by Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, The British Association of Urological Surgeons (BAUS), Ltd and will be held from Oct 09 - 13, 2023 at New Bridge Community Church, Rider St, Leeds, England, United Kingdom.

Course structure:
The numbered modules are:
• Bowel anastomosis, stoma formation, ureteric re-implantation;
• Scrotal examination, testicular fixation, hydrocele, troubleshooting with catheterization, priapism;
• Basic lap skills, access, lap trainer box E-BLUS exercises;
• TURP, TURBT, bladder washout, instruments (resectoscope/urethrotome);
• Emergency scenarios;
• Botox, TOT, urodynamics, urethral bulking simulation;
• Non-technical skills;
• URS accessories, cystoscopy stent, instruments (cystoscopy).

Objectives:
• Familiarity with common urological operative procedures. Candidates can expect to have done five simulated TURP/BT and five simulated ureteroscopies by the end of the course; and
• Increased confidence in managing common urological emergencies, outpatient consultations, and leading a ward round.

Learning outcomes:
Thirty hours of technical skills simulation training in cystoscopy, ureteroscopy, TURP, TURBT, Botox, scrotal surgery, bowel anastomosis, and laparoscopy. The emphasis is on one-to-one hands-on training Ten Hours of non-technical skills training is delivered in the form of simulated scenarios using state-of-the-art technology, followed by interactive structured debriefing sessions. The focus is on the development of professionalism and excellence in clinical performance required at the ST3 level and above.