Learning objectives

• Cover the fundamental basic theory required for benign gynaecological surgery
• Complete the ATSM 'Benign abdominal surgery: open and laparoscopic' theoretical syllabus and/or ATSM in 'Advanced laparoscopic surgery for the excision of benign disease' 
• Know about optimal patient selection and have improved communication of risk 
• Understand the basis for the most commonly encountered procedures 
• Have a thorough understanding of adnexal surgery
• Have an in depth technical understanding of hysterectomy - open and laparoscopic

Attendees of the hands-on practical course on essential skills for laparoscopic hysterectomy will:

• Gain hands on experience dealing with different practical aspects of laparoscopic hysterectomy including pelvic wall dissection, uterine manipulation, morcellation and colpotomy
• Develop suturing skills and use these skills to practice vault closure
• Learn science of tissue management including different energy modalities and its use in clinical practice
• Learn to use the stack and camera systems
• Learn about the different instruments used in laparoscopic surgery

Who should attend

• All Trainees, consultants and SAS / LE doctors in obstetrics and gynaecology
• All those with an interest in benign gynaecological surgery
• Those who are registered, or who plan to register, for the 'Benign abdominal surgery: open and laparoscopic' ATSM
• Those who are registered, or plan to register for the 'Advanced laparoscopic surgery for the excision of benign disease' ATSM
• Clinicians at all grades who are interested in developing their understanding of intermediate level open and laparoscopic benign gynaecological surgery and those with the interest in learning to perform laparoscopic hysterectomy