Learning objectives

• Cover theory for ‘Benign Abdominal Surgery: open and laparoscopic’ and ‘Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery for the excision of benign disease' Advanced Training Skills Modules (ATSM). 
• Cover theory for ’Gynaecological Surgical Care’ and ‘Management of complex non-malignant disease’ Special Interest Training Modules (SITMs) 
• Understand optimal patient selection 
• 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
• Practice performing additional procedures such as myomectomy, salpingectomy and cystectomy 
• 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
• Those who are registered, or plan to register for the ’Gynaecological Surgical Care’ SITM 
• Those who are registered, or plan to register for the ‘Management of complex non-malignant disease’ SITM
• Clinicians at all grades who are interested in developing their understanding of intermediate level open and laparoscopic gynaecological surgery and those with an interest in learning to perform laparoscopic hysterectomy