The Skills Laboratory provides an opportunity to develop manipulative skills and practice advanced operative techniques in an inanimate setting. The Skills Laboratory is conducted at the Northern Clinical Skills Centre of the University of Sydney, Royal North Shore Hospital campus. Participants develop advanced operative skills and techniques with live tissue effects and feedback under the supervision of a tutor. The Animal Laboratory is conducted at the Welcome Animal Laboratory, Royal North Shore Hospital campus. Introduction Dissection of cavus Retzius General Surgical Procedures Enterotomy and repair Cystotomy and repair Live Operating Sessions Live operating sessions are a crucial component of any laparoscopic workshop.
Participants have an opportunity to observe procedures and techniques in a stae of the art setting.
The small number of participants per workshop permit close observation and interaction in each session. Theatre sessions are conducted at the North Shore Private Hospital, the Mater Misericordiae, the St George Private and the Royal North Shore Public Hospital. The CARE lecture program covers the fundamental principles of laparoscopic surgery, complications and management issues. Stage 1 lectures also cover aspects of colorectal surgery. General surgery colorectal surgery pertinent to laparoscopy Technical Lectures Technical lectures are presented in the breaks during the scheduled sessions.