Training schedule

This course will provide a structured hands on approach to several advanced robotic techniques that have the potential to improve both oncological quality and functional outcomes in rectal cancer surgery. These are single circular rectal anastomosis and the turnball-cutait anastomosis.

This course will provide a structured hands on approach to several advanced robotic techniques that have the potential to improve both oncological quality and functional outcomes in rectal cancer surgery. These are single circular rectal anastomosis and the turnball-cutait anastomosis.

A two-day advanced surgical course dedicated to the Retzius-sparing approach to robotic prostatectomy. The programme combines expert-led lectures, semi-live surgery and hands-on practical training, progressing from fundamental principles and surgical technique to advanced operative decision-making.

Aimed at ST6/ST8, Post CCT Fellows New Consultant Intensive hands-on course for experienced colorectal surgeons. Focus on TME and Splenic Flexure using robotic technology. 2 candidates per robot.

A 2-Day course at the Griffin Institute, focusing on hands-on basic skills training: 9 types of dissection, suturing with both hands, knot-tying and vesico-urethral anastomosis (VUA) training, using hydrogel training models.

This one day course is aimed at surgical trainees and consultants who are new to robotic surgery.

A one and a half day intensive course at The Griffin Institute focusing on robotic right hemicolectomy and intracorporeal anastomosis. Surgeons will advance their skills through expert-led hands-on training.

Opportunity to watch and learn surgical techniques

This course is designed for surgeons to enhance their skills in upper gastrointestinal robotic surgery. It offers lectures and hands-on training in robotic techniques, with experienced faculty offering tips and guidance for surgical techniques.

Aimed at ST7/ST8, Post CCT Fellows New Consultant Intensive hands-on course for experienced colorectal surgeons. Focus on TME and Splenic Flexure using robotic technology. 2 candidates per robot.

This intensive one and a half day is designed for ST7–8, post-CCT surgeons, and consultants aiming to refine their skills in robotic hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery.

This one day course is aimed at senior trainees/ new consultants who have some basic robotic surgery experience.

A two day course covering basic robotic skills for GI surgery.

Observation of Advanced robotic gynae surgery (cadaveric) course

Aimed at senior trainees and consultants with prior experience in robotic surgery, this is an intensive 2 day course operating on human cadaveric specimens

A 2 day cadaveric course aimed at senior trainees (ST7 and above) and consultants who have previously attended a robotic driving licence course.

Aimed at surgical trainees who has an interest in robotic surgery. The generic skills covered in this course will be useful for many specialties. Formative feedback will be offered throughout, with a series of summative assessments at the end of the course. £150 discount for ALSGBI members.

The London Free Flap Course is based at the Griffin Institute at Northwick Park Hospital. It is run by the Department of Oral & Maxillofacial surgery in conjunction with surgeons around the London area. This event explores the basic anatomy and harvesting techniques for the most commonly used local, regional and free flaps used in Head and Neck surgery.

This three day course is aimed at trainees and consultants with an interest in surgical management of craniofacial trauma

This 3 day course is aimed at surgical trainees and consultants with an interest in management of craniofacial trauma.

Explores the basic anatomy and harvesting techniques for the most commonly used local, regional and free flaps used in Head and Neck surgery.

Three-day course aimed at surgical trainees (CT2 – ST4) with an interest in microsurgery skills.

Aimed at ST 4 and above, this course will provide a comprehensive grounding in microsurgical techniques.

Aimed at senior trainees and consultants with prior experience in robotic surgery, this is an intensive 2 day course operating on human cadaveric specimens

This one day course is aimed at senior trainees/ new consultants who have some basic robotic surgery experience.

This one day course is aimed at surgical trainees and consultants who are new to robotic surgery.

Half day course for Entry-Level ENT Surgeons (SHOs) and Medical Students with an interest in ENT/Rhinology

Half day course for Entry-Level ENT Surgeons (SHOs) and Medical Students with an interest in ENT/Rhinology

This course is aimed at ENT surgeons, A&E and ITU trainees.

Three-day course aimed at surgical trainees (CT2 – ST4) with an interest in microsurgery skills.

A two day course covering basic robotic skills for GI surgery.

Aimed at Surgical Trainees (Trauma and Orthopaedic surgery, Vascular surgery and Plastic surgery trainees) (ST3 – ST8).

Aimed at surgical trainees who has an interest in robotic surgery. The generic skills covered in this course will be useful for many specialties. Formative feedback will be offered throughout, with a series of summative assessments at the end of the course. £150 discount for ALSGBI members.

Aimed at senior surgical trainees and surgeons with an interest in abdominal wall repair/ open abdomen. This cadaveric training course will provide an intensive hands on experience of the key surgical techniques.

A two day course covering basic robotic skills for GI surgery.

Opportunity to observe cadaveric robotic colorectal resection course

Aimed at surgical trainees who has an interest in robotic surgery. The generic skills covered in this course will be useful for many specialties. Formative feedback will be offered throughout, with a series of summative assessments at the end of the course. £150 discount for ALSGBI members.