HOMEHERNIA COURSES
ETHICON will be supporting the following courses in 2011
Northern Courses
Cadaveric Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair Course NSTC
Freeman Hospital, Newcastle Upon Tyne – Faculty Mr Alan Horgan
A one-day course focusing on lap incisional hernia repair with presentations on technique, live links to theatres and also the unique experience of hands on training using cadaveric models. Ideal for consultants or final year SPRs. Also includes 4 theatre practitioner spaces per course.
21st January
17th June
9th September
NUGITS Intermediate Laparoscopic Inguinal (TAPP) Hernia Repair Course
Hexham General Hospital - Faculty Mr Sadiq Bawa, Mr Liam Horgan
A one-day course giving the delegates an opportunity to assist in the surgery. Also includes a separate theatre practitioner course to promote team adoption of technique. 6 Consultant places per course. Up to 4 theatre practitioners
17th/18th January
14th/15th March
11th/12th July
14th/15th November
NUGITS Intermediate Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair Course
7th/8th February
11th/12th April
12th/13th September
5th/6th December
Lap Inguinal and Incisional Hernia Cadaver Masterclass NSTC
Freeman Hospital, Newcastle
A 1 day course focusing on TEP, TAPP and laparoscopic incisional hernia repair utilising the fresh frozen cadaver facility at the NSTC Hospital. The course will showcase ULTRAPRO for TEP and TAPP and PROCEED for lap incisional hernia. Aimed at Consultant Surgeons (Staff Grade & Experienced SpRs by exception). Experience of other laparoscopic procedures essential: i.e. Gall bladders, experience of handling bowl and adhesiolysis. Ideally experience of laparoscopic inguinal hernias. Intra - coroporable suturing competency desirable.
8 places available.
9th May
3rd October
London Courses
Posterior Repair of Inguinal Hernias with ULTRAPRO* Hernia System (UHS)
Northwick Park Hospital, London
This one and a half day course consists of a didactic session at 5pm on day one followed by a practical session in theatres on day 2. Delegates have an opportunity to assist in cases which are performed under general anaesthesia. Experienced consultants only. 3 places available.
17th February
12th May
Intermediate Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair Course (TAPP)
Northwick Park Hospital, London.
A one day course consisting of didactic sessions on anatomy, the case for lap inguinal hernia and overview of the technique. Delegates also have the opportunity to assist in live cases. Aimed at experienced laparoscopic Consultants looking to adopt TAPP inguinal hernia repair, 2 places available. There is also an opportunity for Theatre practitioners to attend, 2 places available.
11th February
29th April
11th November
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Wales Courses
Intermediate Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Training Course (TEP)
Llandough Hospital, Cardiff, Wales.
A one day course giving an overview of technique for lap inguinal hernia repair. It also gives delegates an opportunity to assist in surgery. Experienced Laparoscopic Consultants and Final Year registrars only.
Dates TBC
Overseas Courses
Introduction to Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair Course
European Surgical Institute, Hamburg - Faculty TBC
A one-day introductory course focusing on lap incisional hernia repair with presentations in the morning describing the technique, materials used and how to create a business case followed by an afternoon in the dry and wet labs practicing the relevant skills.
2nd/3rd March
4th/5th May
12th/13th October
Advanced European Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair Course
Venue now Prague - Faculty TBC
A one-day advanced Masterclass on Lap Incisional Hernia Repair with in depth presentations on the technique and an opportunity for delegates to bring case studies for discussion. Also features the new state of the art Simbionix Lap Mentor virtual reality Simulator. Candidates must have experience of at least 10 lap Incisional hernias and regular cases. Course filled across Europe on first come first served basis, max 20 delegates per course.
7th/8th April
9th/10th June
3rd/4th November
Advanced Open Inguinal Hernia ULTRAPRO® Hernia System Course
Imelda Hospital, Bonheiden, Brussels – Faculty Tim Tollens
This one and a half day course consists of a didactic session at 5pm on day one followed by a practical session in theatres on day 2. Extensive dissection technique under general anaesthesia. Aimed at experienced consultants only. 7 Consultants per course, spaces filled across Europe on first come, first served basis.
9th/10th May
5th/6th September
Partially Absorbable Mesh Devices Course
Havel Clinik Berlin,Germany - Faculty Dr Ralph Lorenz
This one and a half day course is facilitated by Dr Ralph Lorenz - Havel Clinik - Berlin. He is the founder of Berlin Hernia days & society - Day 1 includes presentations on innovation in materials and technique overview of UHS, PVP and UPP. Day 2 features hands on experience in 6-8 cases utilising UHS/UPP/PVP. Maximum 5 delegate places per course. Course filled across Europe on first come, first served basis. Aimed at Consultant surgeons only.
14th/15th March
20th/21st June
3rd/4th October
14th/15th November
The Inaugural ETHICON SCTS University Scholarships were awarded on July 13th 2011 to 4 of the top UK Cardiothoracic Trainees.
The first ETHICON Cardiac Symposium was held at the SCTS 2011 Conference on March 21st at the EXCEL Centre, London. The symposium entitled, ‘Assessment and Improvement of Morbidity after Cardiac Surgery’ and was attended by 60 delegates and 4 faculty.
ETHICON SCTS University Scholarships offer the opportunity for senior Cardiothoracic surgical trainees to gain subspecialty "Finishing School" experience in national and international Centres of Excellence.
