MISC - Minimally Invasive Surgical Centre

Basic Laparoscopic Courses
Basic Laparoscopic Courses
12th Course : 17 -18 October 2008

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Organized by

Minimally Invasive Surgery Centre (MISC), Department of Surgery,
National University of Singapore

In collaboration with

Minimally Invasive Surgery Centre (MISC), Department of Surgery,
National University of Singapore

Course Director

Dr. Asim Shabbir
Associate Consultant
Department of Surgery
National University Health System

Dr. Charles TK Tan
Consultant
Department of Surgery
National University Health System

Faculty

Dr Davide Lomanto
Director, MISC & ASTC, Department of Surgery
National University Hospital
National University Health System

Cl. A/Prof. Cheah Wei Keat
Senior Consultant, Division of General Surgery Department of Surgery
National University Health System

Dr. Fong Yoke Fai
Consultant
Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
National University Health System

Dr. Andreas Shamiyeh
Vice Chair
2nd Surgical Department
General Hospital Linz, Academic Teaching Hospital Austria

Benefits to You

Laparoscopic technique has been identified to be a fundamental skill in the modern training of a General Surgeon. It should be the goal of a young surgeon to develop the basic skills to conduct safely simple laparoscopic procedures. The Laparoscopic revolution brings new concepts of training and gaining experience along the learning curve. With rapid technological advancements, it is important to continue updating of current information. You will receive a complimentary copy of the Manual of Laparoscopic Surgery edited by D Lomanto and WK Cheah. In addition, participants will also get to experience Lap 101 - a new advanced tool for E-Training and Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery edited by SAGES, both widely utilized by all residents in USA.

Who Should Attend

Neophytes, advanced surgical trainees, and the practicing surgeons who want to develop or improve in laparoscopic surgical skills. Operating theatre staffs who want to understand more on the basic theory and the rationale of Minimally Access Surgery (MAS).

Course Programme


Friday, October 17, 2008
0845 ~ 0900	Registration

	Lectures Session
0900 ~ 0915	Basic Principles CTK Tan
0915 ~ 0930	Laparoscopic Equipment and Instrumentations A Shamiyeh
0930 ~ 1000	OT Setup, Access and Complications WK Cheah
1000 ~ 1030	Suturing YF Fong
1030 ~ 1100	Coffee Break
1100 ~ 1130	Energy Source and Sealing D Lomanto
1130 ~ 1200	Physiological changes and Anesthesia A Shabbir
1200 ~ 1230	Question and Answer
	Panel with the Audience Response A Shabbir

1230 ~ 1330	Lunch Break

1330 ~ 1500	Hands -on Dry Tissue
	Instructors: A Shamiyeh, CTK Tan, A Shabbir, D Lomanto & WK Cheah
	- Practice on Instruments & Devices
	- Basic Coordination Skills in Dry‐Box
	- Virtual Surgical Simulators
1500 ~ 1515	Coffee Break
1515 ~ 1600	Virtual Simulator Skills


Saturday, October 18, 2008
0900 ~ 1300	Hands-on Wet-Tissue @ SMARTLab using POP Simulators
	Instructors: A Shamiyeh, CTK Tan, A Shabbir, D Lomanto & WK Cheah
	- Briefing on the use of POP Simulators
	- Camera Setup, Operation and Troubleshooting
	- Basic Coordination Skills in Dry-Box
	- Basic Skill: dissection & cutting
	- Suturing: Extra and Intra-corporeal Knotting
	- Specimen Retrieval
	- Stapling technique (circular, linear, etc) and Simple surgical procedures

Venue

The Tan Sri Khoo Teck Puat Advanced Surgical Training Centre

Free Shuttle Bus Service

Registration Fees

Discounted Fees * SGD 535.00
Nurse SGD 128.40
Others SGD 642.00

Course fees are inclusive of 7% GST and non-commissionable.

*This fee is applicable to ELSA Member (Singapore Chapter) and NUH/ NHG/ NUS Staff

NHG Medical Officers and Registrars can use their Personal Training Account for this course. Cheque is to be made payable to “National University Hospital (S) Pte Ltd” and on the reverse side of the cheque, please indicate "Basic Laparoscopic Surgery”.

For enquires, please contact us at:

Secretary,
Minimally Invasive Surgical Centre (MISC)
c/o Khoo Teck Puat Advanced Surgical Training Centre
Department of Surgery National University Hospital (S) Pte Ltd
5 Lower Kent Ridge Road
Singapore 119074
Tel: (65) 6772 2897
Fax: (65) 6774 6077
Email: misc@nuh.com.sg

Basic Laparoscopic Courses