Courses
Rectal Cancer Masterclass: Part of the Colorectal Technical Skills Series
Course Date: Friday 4 April 2025
Venue: The Hold, the University of Suffolk, Ipswich
Fees: £50 (refundable on attending the course)
Course duration: 8.45am-3.45pm
Programme includes:
- Landmarks for endoscopic examination in rectal cancer
- Advanced endoscopic technique: polyp characteristics and cancer
- Tips and tricks for Difficult TME cases
- Lateral pelvic lymph node dissection technique and update
- Multivisceral resections for advanced cancers
- Cytoreductive surgery and HIPEC for metastatic colorectal cancer
- Organ preservation and oncology update
Mr Arshad Malik
LAPCO Robotic Train the Trainer
Dates: Next Date TBC
Course Fee: £700 for established Consultants/£500 senior trainees or Early Years Consultant (First 5 years)
(Included in the course fee: Two nights accommodation from 10th to 11th November and course dinner on 11th November)
Suitable for: Robotic Colorectal Surgeons
This 2 day interactive course has been shown to substantially improve the efficiency and effectiveness of surgical training.
6 delegates with 4 faculty
Day 1 – Interactive sessions and robotic simulation work
Day 2 – In theatre
Course Leader: Sharmila Gupta
Key aims of the Train the Trainer course:
- Implementing a standardised structured teaching framework
- Reflection and review of performance
- Optimising human factors and communication
If you would like to register your interest please email: Amy.Sinclair@esneft.nhs.uk
Introduction to Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Course
Course Date: Friday 17th January 2025
**This Course is Fully Booked**
Fee: £295 (reduced fee for ESNEFT Staff & Dukes Club members)
Course duration: 1 Day
Level: FY2 – ST4
Programme includes:
- History of endoscopy
- Layout of endoscopy unit
- Equipment & functionality
- Patient preparation
- Analgesia & sedation
- Common pathology
- JAG & training pathways
Plus hands-on VR and box trainer endoscopy simulator sessions