Upcoming Medical Conferences in Dundee

Intermediate Skills for Laparoscopic Surgeons Course is organized by Dundee Institute for Healthcare Simulation (DIHS) University of Dundee and will be held from Nov 18 - 20, 2019 at Surgical Skills Centre, Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom.  Accreditation: This course has been approved by the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and has been awarded 18 CPD points. Description: A 3 day, practical course providing laboratory based practice of intermediate laparoscopic skills, aimed at surgical trainees (SPR) with some prior experience of laparoscopic cholecystectomy. The atmosphere is relaxed and informal, allowing easy exchange of ideas and experiences. The course provides: • Pre course online learning materials • Maximum laboratory time • Use of virtual reality simulators • personal tuition and feedback • self paced and flexible programme • expert sessions in laparoscopic surgery • opportunity to view different applications • maximum of twenty participants The course will cover (lectures and hands-on practices) • Ergnonomics in laparoscopic surgery • Difficult access techniques and adhesiolysis • Extracorporeal knot-tying technique • Laparoscopic suturing and intracorporeal knot tying • Tumbled square knot • Free laparoscopic suturing exercise • Prevention of laparoscopic bile duct injuries • Intraoperative cholangiography, primary closure of CBD or 'T' tube insertion • Hiatial repair using tumbled square knot • Repair of incisional hernia • Repair of perforated duodenal ulcer • Laparoscopic stapled Gastroenterostomy Learning Outcomes: • At the end of this practical training course you should be able to: • Explain the techniques necessary to overcome the visual demands in laparoscopic surgery • Demonstrate effective equipment and instrument positioning using ergonomic principles • Utilise exracorporeal knot-tying technique for ligation in continuity • Demonstrate optimal bite placement and knot tying technique during laparoscopic tissue approximation • Demonstrate safe stapling technique • Utilise protack fixation device safely • Demonstrate safe and accurate handling mesh  

Minor Surgery in General Practice Course is organized by Dundee Institute for Healthcare Simulation (DIHS) University of Dundee and will be held on Nov 25, 2019 at Ninewells Hospital, Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom. Description: This practical surgical skills workshop is ideally suited to all primary care team members: GPs, GPSI’s, GP registrars, GP Trainers and Practice nurses involved in basic surgical procedures. The Primary Care Surgical Skills Course provides hands-on experience using synthetic and tissue models, videos with practical tuition from experienced tutors. It will utilise online pre-course learning material to maximise time spent on practical activities. Programme includes: • Safe usage of surgical instruments • Punch biopsies, shaving & curettage • Local anaesthetic infiltration • Elliptical excision of simple lesion • Excision of Epidermoid Cyst • Excision of Lipoma • Wound Closures with:- Interrupted sutures, Vertical mattress suture, Inverted Interrupted suture and Continuous subcuticular suture Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

Principles of Joint Injection Course using Thiel Cadavers is organized by Dundee Institute for Healthcare Simulation (DIHS) University of Dundee and will be held on Nov 26, 2019, at Surgical Skills Centre, Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom. Description: This one day injection course blends lectures, joint assessment demonstrations, clinical scenarios and practical time with injection practice on full body Thiel fixed Cadavers (Shoulder, Elbow & Hand, Hip & Knee, Foot & Ankle) in order to correctly identify injection target. On completion of the course the delegates should be able to explain the pharmacology of local anaesthetic and corticosteroid drugs as well as the indications for and contraindications to injection techniques. They will also be able to perform peripheral joint examination/assessment of patients and to correctly identify the pathology and determine the appropriate drug selection and dosage. The course will help the delegate develop skills required to perform safe peripheral joint injection. Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

Essentials and Intermediate Laparoscopic Skills for Gynaecological Trainees is organized by Dundee Institute for Healthcare Simulation (DIHS) University of Dundee and will be held from Dec 02 - 05, 2019 at Surgical Skills Centre, Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom. Description: The course has been carefully designed to maximize hands-on experience whilst in our centre. The course is equally suitable for the junior surgeon starting out in minimal access surgery and for the more senior surgeon who is either new to laparoscopy or wishes to refresh their key skills. Ample time for trainees to interact and discuss with experts of subject areas and close supervision from experts during hands-on practical sessions are provided. Programme includes: • Camera and scope manipulation, abdominal access and insufflation, ergonomics, sharp and blunt dissection, clip application electrosurgery, looping, tissue extraction, and port site closure.  • Laparoscopic suturing skills( interrupted, continuous, and tumbled square knot). • Extracoporeal Knotting skills. • Diagnostic laparoscopy in gynaecology. • Hands on opportunities on laparoscopic adhesiolysis, laparoscopic salpingostomy, salpingectomy, oophorectomy and cystectomy. • Hands on practical session on laparoscopic amputation of uterine body, morcellation of uterus, and suturing of virginal vault. • Hands on practical session on laparoscopic myomectomy and suturing closure of defect. • Hands on session on Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy (TLH)_. • Laparoscopic hysterectomy. • Discussion on errors and complications. • Close supervision from experts. Note: Attend this course along with the Hysteroscopy and Endometrial Ablation Course taking place from on 6th December 2019 for a total reduced total fee of £1000 (save £150 on the seperate course fees), please complete both registration forms. Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

Hysteroscopy, Hysteroscopic Surgery and Endometrial Ablation Course is organized by Dundee Institute for Healthcare Simulation (DIHS) University of Dundee and will be held on Dec 06, 2019 at Surgical Skills Centre, Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom. Description: This course is a comprehensive introduction to hysteroscopy, hysteroscopic surgery and endometrial ablation skills for gynaecologists and gynaecology trainees. Essential theory is covered in a pre-course package, allowing maximum time to be spent in skill development during an intensive one day practical course. Participants will have sufficient hands-on experience during the course. This course offers personalised tuition by a faculty of practising experts. Programme includes: • Equipment and methods for diagnostic hysteroscopy • Operative outpatient hysteroscopy - Myosure and operative Alphascope • Equipment and methods for TCRE/F and rollerball ablation • Endometrial ablation (roller ball and loop resection) • What can go wrong and how to cope • Second generation techniques: modes of action and current evidence • Balloon ablation and Novasure bipolar array Note: Attend this course along with the Essentials and Intermediate Laparoscopic Surgery for Gynaecology Trainees taking place on the 2nd - 5th December 2019 for a total reduced fee of £1000 (save £150 on the individual course fees) ), please complete both registration forms. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

SBNS Spring Meeting is organized by Society of British Neurological Surgeons (SBNS) and will be held from Mar 25 - 27, 2020 at Apex City Quay Hotel & Spa, Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Intermediate Skills for Laparoscopic Surgeons is organized by Dundee Institute for Healthcare Simulation (DIHS) University of Dundee and will be held from Jun 22 - 24, 2020 at Surgical Skills Centre, Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom. Accreditation: This course has been approved by the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and has been awarded 18 CPD points. Description: A 3 day, practical course providing laboratory based practice of intermediate laparoscopic skills, aimed at surgical trainees (SPR) with some prior experience of laparoscopic cholecystectomy. The atmosphere is relaxed and informal, allowing easy exchange of ideas and experiences. The course will cover (lectures and hands-on practices) • Ergnonomics in laparoscopic surgery • Difficult access techniques and adhesiolysis • Extracorporeal knot-tying technique • Laparoscopic suturing and intracorporeal knot tying • Tumbled square knot • Free laparoscopic suturing exercise • Prevention of laparoscopic bile duct injuries • Intraoperative cholangiography, primary closure of CBD or 'T' tube insertion • Hiatial repair using tumbled square knot • Repair of incisional hernia • Repair of perforated duodenal ulcer • Laparoscopic stapled Gastroenterostomy Learning Outcomes: • At the end of this practical training course you should be able to: • Explain the techniques necessary to overcome the visual demands in laparoscopic surgery • Demonstrate effective equipment and instrument positioning using ergonomic principles • Utilise exracorporeal knot-tying technique for ligation in continuity • Demonstrate optimal bite placement and knot tying technique during laparoscopic tissue approximation • Demonstrate safe stapling technique • Utilise protack fixation device safely • Demonstrate safe and accurate handling mesh