It is highly recommended for participants to have laparoscopic and suturing experience, and as such the workshop is not suitable for junior doctors below the level of Unaccredited Registrar.
This workshop aims to provide participants the opportunity to enhance their knowledge of more complex procedures in colorectal surgery, consolidated by practical benchtop and cadaveric sessions in laparoscopic colorectal surgical techniques and procedures.
This educational activity will provide experience in procedures that participants may have received little exposure to in the clinical setting.
Workshop Content
Morning Session:
Presentation Sessions
Anastomotic principles - sutured anastomosis; stapled anastomosis and anastomotic leak and risk factors
Appendicectomy - techniques and complications
Right hemicolectomy - techniques and complications
Demonstration and Practical Sessions
Demonstration - Bench Top Stapling
Principles of stapling and end to end anastomosis
Practical Session Utilising Animal Tissue - Open Exercises Bench Top
Small bowel anastomosis, hand sewn and stapled
End to end colon anastomosis
Afternoon Session:
Practical Session - Cadaveric Laparoscopic Procedural Exercises
Appendicectomy
Stapled caecectomy
Right hemi mobilisation
Registrants wishing to consolidate their experience prior to the workshop are welcome to contact CTEC to organise free practical sessions in CTEC's Research and Skills Practice Room. Please contact the Senior Course Coordinator for further information.
Learning Outcomes
- Identify appropriate anatomical structures for laparoscopic general surgery
- Gain an increase in skills required to perform Laparoscopic Appendectomy
- Deepen theoretical and practical knowledge in relation to dealing with difficult cases
- Gain increased confidence and a greater understanding in dealing with an emergency situation.
Details
Date: 29 October 2026
Cost:
WA Participant: $1050
Non-WA Participant: $1210
Location:
CTEC
The University of Western Australia
Entrance No.2
Hackett Drive, Crawley
Perth, Western Australia
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