Events

QLD Core Course Program

Topics

• MASTERCLASS: Genetics of Colorectal Cancer by Kate Campbell
• Ulcerative Colitis

This event will be delivered as a live stream.

Rachel Craddock
Queensland Regional Executive Officer
P +61 427 148 304
E rachel.craddock@generalsurgeons.com.au

SA Long Course Program

This is a state based educational program, suitable only for SA-NT Trainees/SIMGs.

Time

6.30pm via Zoom.

Karen Clark
Education & Hospital Inspection Coordinator (SA/WA)
P +61 8 8274 3791
E karen.clark@generalsurgeons.com.au

PSA 2021 ASC

Recent Advances & Controversies in General Surgery

• 05-07 August, 2021
• Bega Valley, NSW

We are very pleased to present the PSA 2021 ASC Scientific Program which will focus on both advances and controversies in the General Surgery/rural setting.

Due to the ongoing pandemic, we will offer a live-stream option over the three days for those that cannot join us in person. However, in the true spirit of the PSA, we hope as many of the PSA family plus new members will join us in the beautiful Bega Valley and surrounding Sapphire Coast to celebrate being together after the unforgettable year that was 2020.

Scientific Convenors

1. Dr Sandra Krishnan FRACS
2. Dr Adrian Fernandez FRACS

Program

The Scientific Program will be presented across three days at the Bega Civic Centre, Bega - find out more here.

Registration

Early bird registration is now available - find out more here.

To find out more about this year's PSA ASC, visit psa.generalsurgeons.com.au.

WA WARTS session

Time & Location

1.30pm-5.30pm
RACS, Ground Floor, 216 Stirling Highway, Claremont, WA

Karen Clark
Education & Hospital Inspection Coordinator (SA/WA)
P +61 8 8274 3791
E karen.clark@generalsurgeons.com.au

QLD Core Course Program

Topics

• Lower GI bleeding
• Intestinal failure

This event will be delivered as a live stream.

Rachel Craddock
Queensland Regional Executive Officer
P +61 427 148 304
E rachel.craddock@generalsurgeons.com.au

CTEC's Core Skills: Introduction to Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery

This is a highly practical workshop aimed at providing participants with a greater understanding and an improved level of competence in the basic techniques required for laparoscopic colorectal surgery.  It is beneficial for participants to have laparoscopic and suturing experience.

Suitable for:

RMOs, Service Registrars and Junior Trainees in General Surgery.

Workshop Content

Presentation Sessions

• Basics of Laparoscopic Surgery I: Ergonomics, entry techniques, trocar and instrument placement and role of the assistant
• Basics of Laparoscopic Surgery II: Dissection principles, vessel control and energy devices (harmonic, ligasure and diathermy)
• Anastomotic Principles: Sutured anastomosis, stapled anastomosis and anastomotic leak and risk factors
• Appendicectomy: Techniques and complications
• Colonic Mobilisation      

Practical Sessions Including Use of Animal Tissue and Simulation Models

• Practical Laparoscopy: Appendicectomy model and cholecystectomy
• Demonstration: Bench top stapling including principles of stapling devices and end to end anastomosis
• Laparoscopic Procedural Exercises: Right hemi-mobilisation +/- appendicectomy, left colon mobilisation and laparoscopic ileostomy formation +/- closure
• Practical open exercises: Small bowel anastomosis (hand sewn and stapled) and end-to-end colon anastomosis

CPD Approvals:

RACS CPD Program reapproval will be sought for 2021.

Time:

08.00am to 04.45pm

Location:

CTEC, The University of Western Australia, Perth

Further information and registrations:

Please click here to view CTEC's website for further information and to register.

CTEC Contact:

John Linehan
CTEC Senior Course Coordinator
P +61 8 6488 8049
E john.linehan@uwa.edu.au
ctec.uwa.edu.au

RACS ACT Annual Scientific Meeting 2021

Advancing Your Operative Techniques – Improving your skills

Please click here to view the Flyer

Please click here to view the provisional program.

Date & Time

Friday 27 August 2021

National Museum of Australia
Peninsula Room
Canberra, ACT

Register

Please click here to register

E: college.asm@surgeons.org

The Anatomy of Surgical Exposure Course

The Anatomy of Surgical Exposure Course is run by James Cook University in association with The Cairns Surgical Society and Queensland Health.

This cadaver-based dissection course instructs surgical trainees and junior surgeons in the techniques of exposure commonly used in open surgical operations. It will be held in the modern anatomy laboratories at the Smithfield campus, under the supervision of experienced surgeons.

This is not primarily an anatomy teaching course; therefore a high degree of anatomical knowledge will be required for successful completion and candidates will be expected to perform procedures. A manual will be available to all registrants for pre-reading.

The curriculum will focus on open general surgery, emphasising emergency and trauma situations. Candidates will be assisted with dissections and assessed on technical ability (knot tying, suture ligation, dissection and anastomosis), anatomical knowledge, and teamwork. The assessments will be based on Objective Structured Assessment of Technical Skills (OSATS). These are marked during the course and used at the final debriefing exercise.

*Please be aware that this workshop may be cancelled, depending on Queensland Government Covid-restrictions at the time of the event. We strongly recommend that the impact of potential cancellations is taken into account for any travel or accommodations bookings, as well as any quarantine requirements that may be in place in your region.

Program

Please click here to view the program

Date & Time

Friday 27 August 2021, Saturday 28 August 2021, Sunday 29 August 2021
Start time each day approx. 7am
Finish time each day approx. 5pm

20 in total

James Cook University
Cairns Campus, Nguma-bada campus Smithfield
1/14-88 McGregor Road, SMITHFIELD, QLD 4878

Registration

Please click here to register and further information.

E: surgical.training@jcu.edu.au