The Christie Cadaveric Course: Peritoneal and Cytoreductive Surgery

Theory Component (virtual):
Tuesday, 16th January 2024, 1830 - 2030 hours GMT

Practical Cadaveric Session (face to face):
Thursday, 25th January 2024, 0845 - 1700 hours GMT

Manchester Surgical Skills and Simulation Centre, Stopford Building, University of Manchester



This highly focused and specialised hands-on cadaveric course will cover intra-abdominal surgical anatomy and assessment of abdominal cavity for signs of peritoneal malignancy as well as obtaining a sound understanding of the surgical anatomy and operative techniques involved in cytoreductive surgery. The course is intended to help in the understanding of the diagnosis, investigation and peri-operative management as discussed in an MDT.

Taught and delivered by world experts in the field on cytoreductive surgery for peritoneal malignancy, the cadaveric session will include intra-abdominal surgical anatomy, assessment of abdominal cavity for signs of peritoneal malignancy and hands-on training on cytoreductive surgery for peritoneal malignancy including omentectomy (greater and lesser), diaphragm peritoneal stripping, liver mobilization and ablation, cholecystectomy, splenectomy, salpingo-oophorectomy, bowel resections and pelvic peritonectomy.

Highlights of this course include:

  • High tutor to delegate ratio
  • Use of fresh frozen cadaver for all procedures
  • Faculty comprising of global experts in the field
  • Hands-on workshops

Aimed at

  • Consultant Colorectal Surgeons
  • Consultant Oncological Surgeons
  • Consultant Urological Surgeons
  • Consultant Gynaecological Surgeons
  • Clinical Fellows in Colorectal, Gynaecological, Urological and Oncological Surgery
  • Senior Surgical Trainees with interest in Peritoneal Surface Malignancy and Cytoreductive Surgery

Quick Information
Places are currently limited.

There are only one places remaining for this course. We have hence closed the online registration system. If you wish to secure one of the last places, please email us at courses@doctorsacademy.org.uk and we will suggest the way to complete registration, provided the place is still available.
Date Theory Component (virtual):
Tuesday, 16th January 2024, 1830 - 2030 hours GMT

Practical Cadaveric Session (face to face):
Thursday, 25th January 2024, 0845 - 1700 hours GMT
Venue
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Manchester Surgical Skills and Simulation Centre, Stopford Building, University of Manchester
Course Fee £600.00
Closing Date Places will be offered on a first-come-first-served basis and therefore we are unable to provide a precise closing date.
No of Places 10
Dress code Professional/Semi-formal
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