Laparoscopic Upper Urinary Tract Porcine Model Course

Date: 25 February 2023, Saturday // 08.30-17.00
Venue: RMK AIMES & Koç University Hospital

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

Basic knowledge on laparoscopy will be presented. Training on laparoscopic and suturing skills will be given including depth perception, dexterity, instrument handling and pattern cutting. Course content will follow turopear Basic Laparoscopic Urological Skills (E-BLUS) training programme. How to choose instruments, air insufflations and access will be explained. Preventing, recognising and management of complications will be discussed. Surgical anatomy of the upper urinary tract will be presented and trainees will be able to hands-on practice laparoscopic upper urinary tract surgical procedures hands-on training on porcine models under anaesthesia.

COURSE CONTENT

  • Lectures on laparoscopic instruments
  • Video presentations of the laparoscopic upper urinary tract procedures
  • Training on laparoscopic simulator training-boxes
  • Hands-on training on porcine models under anaesthesia:
    • Performing abdominal port placement
    • Performing laparoscopic partial nephrectomy
    • Performing laparoscopic nephrectomy & nephroureterectomy
    • Performing pyeloplasty
    • Performing adrenalectomy
    • Major vessel injury repair

FACULTY

Yakup Kordan
Burak Koçak
Emre Arpalı
Erdem Canda
Ersin Köseoğlu
Arif Özkan

PROGRAM

08:30 – 09:00Welcome
Group 1 & 2:
09:00 – 10:00Lectures & Videos on Upper Urinary Tract Laparoscopic Urological Procedures
 Group 1:
10:00 – 13:00Training-Box Practice for E-BLUS (European Basic Laparoscopic Urological Skills) Training Program I. Peg Transfer II. Cutting a Circle III. Needle Transfer & Guidence IV. Knot Tying & Suturing
 Group 2:
10:00 – 13:00Hands-on Training on Porcine Model Under Anesthesia (procedures to be performed depending on time): * Abdominal Port Placement * Laparoscopic Partial Nephrectomy * Laparoscopic Nephrectomy / Nephroureterectomy * Laparoscopic pyeloplasty * Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy
13:00 – 13:30Lunch Break
 Group 2:
13:30 – 16:30Hands-on Training on Porcine Model Under Anesthesia (procedures to be performed depending on time): * Abdominal Port Placement * Laparoscopic Partial Nephrectomy * Laparoscopic Nephrectomy / Nephroureterectomy * Laparoscopic pyeloplasty * Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy
 Group 1:
13:30 – 16:30Training-Box Practice for E-BLUS (European Basic Laparoscopic Urological Skills) Training Program I. Peg Transfer II. Cutting a Circle III. Needle Transfer & Guidence IV. Knot Tying & Suturing
16:30 – 17:00End of Course, Closing Remarks and Presenting Certificates

Registration Fee

Laparoscopic upper urinary tract porcine model course:10.000 TL

Course Registration fees include:

  • Scientific Sessions
  • Lunches and coffee breaks during the event

The prices do not include VAT of 18%