"I have just learnt laparoscopic suturing, now I can do a Laparoscopic Antireflux operation" is a phrase that we hear so often, however this statement could not be further from the truth.

There is no operation in general surgery or any surgical speciality that is technically more demanding or challenging than Antireflux surgery. Achieving consistently excellent results should be the aim for any surgeon who decides to undertake this surgery. 

This course is aimed at surgeons wishing to start performing these operations and those who are in the early stage of their learning curve. 

• Assessment and patient selection for Antireflux surgery
• Introduction to Laparoscopic Hiatal anatomy
• Equipment and instruments required for surgery and theatre setup
• Technical steps for Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication
• Live Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication
• Standard five ports and four ports techniques
• Our Novel technique “Least invasive laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication” (developed at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Hospitals) of just three 5 mm ports will be demonstrated (video)
• Laparoscopic suturing and hands on model practice
• Procedure related complications and its avoidance

Thursday 3 - Friday 4 October 2013

With advancements in surgical instruments, Oesophago-gastric surgical techniques are evolving rapidly. Modern minimally invasive laparoscopic and endoscopic management of GORD, Barretts Oesophagus, Achalasia and GIST tumours will be discussed in this meeting. This meeting will focus on surgical techniques supported by video presentations and panel discussions.

Course Fees: £800