Upcoming training and events

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.

26 - 27 Aug 2026

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

Opportunity to watch and learn surgical techniques

Tue 1 Sep 2026

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

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

17 - 18 Sep 2026

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

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.

Wed 23 Sep 2026

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

Designed to maximise dissection time and faculty interaction, this immersive course provides an exceptional environment to build confidence, refine technique and advance your Head & Neck surgical expertise through realistic operative simulation using fresh frozen cadaveric specimens.

29 Sep 2026 - 1 Oct 2026

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

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

29 Sep 2026 - 2 Oct 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.

7 - 8 Oct 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.

Mon 12 Oct 2026

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

The HIFLIR (High Fidelity Laparoscopic & Robotic) Course is a full-day, hands-on procedural training programme designed for ST1–ST4 trainees, supporting progression through deanery training objectives using high-fidelity real tissue simulation models.

Tue 13 Oct 2026

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

The HIFLIR (High Fidelity Laparoscopic & Robotic) Course is an advanced full-day procedural training programme designed for ST5–ST7 trainees seeking intensive operative experience in complex laparoscopic and robotic surgery.

24 - 25 Oct 2026

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

Observation of Advanced robotic gynae surgery (cadaveric) course

4 - 5 Nov 2026

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

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

7 - 8 Nov 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.

10 - 13 Nov 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.

16 - 17 Nov 2026

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

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

16 - 17 Nov 2026

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

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.

18 - 19 Nov 2026

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

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.