These are various courses taking place throughout Great Britain at various centres:
Advanced Biliary Surgery & Hands-On Choledochoscopy course, Glasgow – 24th & 25th April 2025
To book, please complete and return the booking form which you can download HERE
There is a 10% discount for ALSGBI members
General Surgery FRCS Mock Viva course, Leeds – 10th May 2025
Further details to follow soon
Mock viva circuits based on the exam settings and covering
1. UGI/HPB
2. Colorectal
3. Trauma and emergency
4. Critical care
5. General surgery and principles of surgery
6. Academic viva and basic science
7. Breast surgery
09:00 – 17:00 hours
Robotic Colorectal CME Cadaveric course, Harrow – 23rd May 2025
To book, please click on the image below. There is a discount of GBP 150 for ALSGBI members.
Please click HERE for the course timetable
Key Skills in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery Course, Derby – 2nd & 3rd June 2025
To book, please email dhft.specialistcourses@nhs.net
This course is ALSGBI accredited, and there is a 10% discount for ALSGBI members.
Contact Name
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Sarah Backhouse
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Contact Email
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dhft.specialistcourses@nhs.net
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Title of Course
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Key Skills in Advanced Laparoscopic Skills
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Dates
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02/06/2025 & 03/06/2025
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Location (where known)
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Royal Derby Hospital
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Provisional programme (please upload)
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Course duration
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2 Days
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CME points available (optional)
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12
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Course objectives
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We have developed specific animal models to teach Key Skills of Laparoscopic Dissection, Suturing & Anastomosis (stapled & handsewn). Participants can relate these skills directly to live operating during the course
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Methods of teaching
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Pre course DVD, short Lectures, wet lab animal model laparoscopic skills training, live operating
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Target delegates
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Relevant to ST3 & above colorectal, upper GI & urology trainees
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Faculty and faculty/ participant ratios
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Upper GI, colorectal & urology consultant laparoscopic surgeons. Ratio of 1 faculty to 4 participants
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Level of experience of faculty members
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Faculty members are all specialist laparoscopic surgeons in their own field. They are all trainers in laparoscopic surgery, several holding qualifications in medical education
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Cost of course per delegate
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£300
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Discounts for ALSGBI members? We would recommend a discount of 5 – 10% for delegates who are members of ALSGBI
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10% Discount
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Please click HERE for the course programme
Colorectal Robotic Surgery Cadaveric course, Newcastle – 2nd & 3rd June 2025
Cadaveric dissection is an ideal technique, which offers clinicians the opportunity to practise, refine and develop operative skills necessary for real-world procedures. It allows clinicians to accomplish specific skill acquisition goals and reinforce good practice.
To find out more, and book, please email kamrun.nahar4@nhs.net
RCS England Core Skills in Laparoscopic Surgery Course – 3rd & 4th June 2025
To book, please click on the image below, there is a 5% discount for ALSGBI members. Suitable for CT1-2, ST3 – 4 & SAS grades
After attending this course, you should be able to:
- identify techniques for access and closure;
- demonstrate a range of suturing and knot-tying techniques;
- perform key laparoscopic surgery procedures with improved hand–eye coordination, depth perception and surgical precision;
- demonstrate knowledge of common laparoscopic procedures, including peptic ulcer repair, appendicectomy and cholecystectomy;
- assess and anticipate a range of complications and demonstrate how to deal with them.
RCS England Intermediate Skills in Laparoscopic Surgery Course – 5th & 6th June 2025
To book, please click on the image below, there is a 5% discount for ALSGBI members. Suitable for ST3 – 5 & SAS grades
After attending this course, you should be able to:
- Outline the principles of good ergonomic port placement and surgeon and instrument positioning
- Demonstrate a range of advanced suturing and knot tying techniques
- Perform advanced laparoscopic surgery procedures including closure of a hiatus hernia and a secure fundoplication on a model
- Demonstrate how to use an ultrasonic dissector effectively
- Demonstrate wide-ranging knowledge in laparoscopic surgery and operative procedures, including gastroenterostomy and laparoscopic pyloroplasty
Robotic TORS Cadaveric Dissection course, Newcastle – 11th & 12th June 2025
Cadaveric dissection is an ideal technique, which offers clinicians the opportunity to practise, refine and develop operative skills necessary for real-world procedures. It allows clinicians to accomplish specific skill acquisition goals and reinforce good practice.
To find out more, and book, please email kamrun.nahar4@nhs.net
Hands-on Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Course, Barnsley – 12th & 13th June 2025
To book, please click on the image below, there is a 10% discount for ALSGBI members
Please click HERE for the course programme
ALSGBI Intermediate Skills in Robotic Surgery course – 8th & 9th July 2025
The application window is now open
Please only make payment when you have been approved to attend the course
RCS England Core Skills in Laparoscopic Surgery Course – 8th & 9th July 2025
To book, please click on the image below, there is a 5% discount for ALSGBI members. Suitable for CT1-2, ST3 – 4 & SAS grades
After attending this course, you should be able to:
- identify techniques for access and closure;
- demonstrate a range of suturing and knot-tying techniques;
- perform key laparoscopic surgery procedures with improved hand–eye coordination, depth perception and surgical precision;
- demonstrate knowledge of common laparoscopic procedures, including peptic ulcer repair, appendicectomy and cholecystectomy;
- assess and anticipate a range of complications and demonstrate how to deal with them.
RCS England Intermediate Skills in Laparoscopic Surgery Course – 10th & 11th July 2025
To book, please click on the image below, there is a 5% discount for ALSGBI members. Suitable for ST3 – 5 & SAS grades
After attending this course, you should be able to:
- Outline the principles of good ergonomic port placement and surgeon and instrument positioning
- Demonstrate a range of advanced suturing and knot tying techniques
- Perform advanced laparoscopic surgery procedures including closure of a hiatus hernia and a secure fundoplication on a model
- Demonstrate how to use an ultrasonic dissector effectively
- Demonstrate wide-ranging knowledge in laparoscopic surgery and operative procedures, including gastroenterostomy and laparoscopic pyloroplasty
11th Northern Laparoscopic & Robotic GI Symposium, Darlington – 17th October 2025
This event is FREE to attend and places are expected to be taken quickly, so please apply promptly to guarantee your place.
To book, please first click HERE to create your free account and then on the image below to proceed.
If you have any further queries, please contact michelle.leahy1@nhs.net or telephone 01642 282801 Ext 52801.
Laparoscopic Rectal Prolapse Surgical Management Cadaveric course – 29th to 31st October 2025
To find out more, and book, please click on the image below
This course has been awarded 16 CPD points by RCSEd
The Rectal Prolapse Surgical Management Cadaveric Course is designed for hands-on practice on Thiel-embalmed cadavers. This course is suitable for Consultants, Fellows & ST7 – ST8 with an interest in pelvic floor dysfunction. Each session will be preceded by talks and video presentations followed by demonstrations and cadaveric practical sessions.