COLORECTAL (CRS)

Advanced Techniques in Minimally Invasive Colectomy

Workshop Description

This is a one day workshop designed for advanced laparoscopic General and Colorectal surgeons who wish to explore Single Incision Surgery and Hand Access Laparoscopic Surgery (HALS). The workshop covers Single Incision Right Hemi-Colectomy and HALS for splenic flexure mobilisation and Total Colectomy. The program includes hands-on cadaveric training, didactic and video sessions.

Workshop Objectives

Learn how the GelSeal advanced access platforms enable Minimally Invasive Surgery. Explore tools and techniques, including:

• Instrumentation
• Camera operation
• Trocar placement
• Indications and limitations
• Visualisation and instrument manipulation
• Anastomotic methods
• Patient selection, benefits, risks, and challenges

TAMIS

Workshop Description

Transanal Minimally Invasive Surgery (TAMIS) gives the colorectal surgeon the ability to expand their skills to include the use of local excision from the distal rectum to the mid and proximal rectum. TAMIS enables the resection of lesions in the rectum using advanced access devices and standard laparoscopic instrumentation. The workshop will include hands-on training using bovine tissue, didactic sessions with video and live surgery. The program is limited to 12 participants to maximize the hands-on experience.

Workshop Objectives

Learn how the GelPOINT path transanal access platform enables TAMIS for the treatment of rectal neoplasms. Explore tools and techniques including:

• Indications for TAMIS
• Anatomy as it relates to TAMIS
• Operative instrumentation and room setup
• Patient selection, benefits, risks, and challenges
• Pre-op protocol
• Anaesthesia considerations
• Patient positioning
• TAMIS technique
• Post-op patient treatment

Gynaecology (GYN)

Advanced Techniques in Minimally Invasive Gynaecology

Reduced Port Surgery & Contained Specimen Extraction

This workshop is designed for advanced laparoscopic Gynaecologists who wish to explore reduced port surgery and specimen extraction. Esteemed faculty will teach Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy, Oophorectomy, as well as contained specimen extraction utilizing the GelPOINT advanced access platforms and Alexis Contained Extraction System.

Workshop Objectives

Learn how the GelPOINT advanced access platforms and Alexis Contained Extraction System enables reduced port surgery and contained specimen extraction. Explore tools and techniques including:

• Patient selection
• Indications, benefits and limitations
• Instrumentation, visualisation and manipulation
• Trocar placement
• Camera operation
• Ergonomics
• Theatre set-up
• Contained specimen extraction
• Tips & tricks
• Integration into clinical practice

Workshop: Contained Specimen Extraction

Workshop Description

This workshop is designed for Gynaecologists who wish to explore minimally invasive techniques for contained specimen extraction. The program is directed by esteemed faculty who provide comprehensive didactic and hands-on lab sessions utilizing some of the most advanced training platforms available.

Workshop Objectives

Learn how the GelPOINT Mini advanced access platform and Alexis Contained Extraction System enable contained specimen extraction. Explore:

• Patient selection
• Instrumentation
• Technique
• Tips & tricks

Program curriculum specifically addresses barriers to tissue extraction, and builds surgeon confidence through hands-on training in contained tissue extraction to optimise clinical outcomes for patients.