Date    : 14^th September 2015

Venue : Prince Charles Hospital, Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, United Kingdom

Accredited and run in association with the Royal College of Surgeons of England

Course description:

Transanal Haemorrhoidal De-arterialisation with the addition of a mucopexy/plication has been gaining popularity as a minimally invasive haemorrhoidal treatment for all grades of haemorrhoids. THD utilises a specially modified proctoscope containing a purpose built Doppler probe to identify the distal branches of the superior rectal artery and subsequently ligate them. This, when combined with the mucopexy/plication, means the haemorrhoidal tissue will be de-arterialised and restored to a more natural position. This is done in a single surgical procedure without the need for excising any tissue.

Aims and Objectives:

• To become familiar with a new surgical technique for the treatment of haemorrhoids, its indication, advantages and limitation.
• To review and discuss the physiopathology of haemorrhoidal disease.
• To discuss the rationale of the THD and teach the surgical technique to senior surgical trainees and consultants.
• At the end of the course, the delegates should have rehearsed the physiopathology of haemorrhoidal disease and learnt how to perform THD, as well as its indications and limitations.

Target audience:

Consultant Colorectal Surgeons, Senior Registrars, Associate Specialists

Course fee:

Sponsored places available from THD Labs. To register and to secure a sponsored place, please email Joseph.ameh@thdlab.co.uk