The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) Cadaveric Intermediate Open Abdominal Surgery Course 2026

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) Cadaveric Intermediate Open Abdominal Surgery Course 2026 is organized by The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) and will be held on Feb 18, 2026 at The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom.

Overview:
This course will provide comprehensive and condensed learning experience to compensate for the progressive reduction in the time spent by trainees in theatre as well as the decrease in the numbers of open procedures in general surgery. Delegates signed up as assistant will have the chance to be the first assistant in the following procedures: right hemicolectomy, subtotal colectomy, anterior resection, splenectomy and bleeding & perforated duodenal ulcer. They will have an understanding of the surgical anatomy related to the procedure, operative steps and the principles of how to perform the procedure safely

Aims & Objectives:
The course aims to address the gap in the market for courses covering intermediate and major open abdominal procedures. In the past, there was no need for this type of course as trainees acquired the necessary skills through 'apprenticeships' and long hours of training. This course will aid the current training model.

Learning Outcomes:
After having attended this course participants will have the knowledge and skills required to perform the following surgical procedures under supervision: 

1. Open appendectomy; 
2. Open inguinal hernia repair; 
3. Open cholecystectomy; 
4. Midline incision & mass closure of midline incision 
5. small bowel resection and anastomosis.