Upcoming training and events

18 - 19 Feb 2026

2 days, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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.

18 - 19 Feb 2026

2 days, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Opportunity to watch and learn surgical techniques

26 - 27 Mar 2026

2 days, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

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

7 - 9 Apr 2026

3 days, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

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

15 - 16 Apr 2026

2 days, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

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.

16 - 17 May 2026

2 days, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

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.

20 - 21 May 2026

2 days, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

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

2 - 4 Jun 2026

3 days, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

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

2 - 5 Jun 2026

4 days, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

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.

Tue 9 Jun 2026

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours 30 minutes)

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

Wed 10 Jun 2026

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (7 hours 30 minutes)

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

15 - 16 Jun 2026

2 days, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

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

15 - 16 Jun 2026

2 days, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Observation of Advanced robotic gynae surgery (cadaveric) course

6 - 10 Jul 2026

1 week, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

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

14 - 17 Jul 2026

4 days, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

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.

12 - 13 Aug 2026

2 days, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

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

18 - 21 Aug 2026

4 days, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

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.

26 - 27 Aug 2026

2 days, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

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.