Core Skills in Laparoscopic Surgery Short Course

This is an intensive, two-day course focusing on the core skills required for safe laparoscopic surgical practice.

School of Medicine

Date of entry

May 2026

Start date
Thursday 28 May 2026
Duration
2 days
Location
Ninewells Hospital

Course Fee | £790
Course Director(s) | Mr Prapeed Patil
Course Category | General Surgery
Awarded CPD points | 11
Maximum of 20 places available

The course has been carefully designed to maximise hands-on experience whilst in our centre. Our expert faculty team will provide a series of lectures, hints & tips and individual feedback during the practical sessions.

This course covers:

Day one

  • Camera and scope manipulation
  • Abdominal access and port closure
  • Insufflation
  • Ergonomics
  • Sharp and blunt dissection
  • Clip application
  • Safe use of electrosurgery
  • Understanding and safe use of advanced surgical energy devices
  • Application of endoloop
  • Tissue extraction
  • Diagnostic laparoscopy

Day two

  • Laparoscopic suturing
  • Laparoscopic appendicectomy
  • Avoiding errors and complications during laparoscopic cholecystectomy
  • Laparoscopic cholecystectomy

Complete our form to reserve your place on this course.

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