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Are you a surgical trainee or healthcare professional looking to develop your procedural knowledge, hone your technique, and build confidence in essential surgical skills?

Master the essentials of laparoscopic surgery in this hands-on, immersive 1-day course designed for OBGYN trainees and professionals.

Introduction to Laparoscopic Gynaecologic Surgery

Master the essentials of laparoscopic surgery in this hands-on, immersive 1-day course designed for OBGYN trainees and professionals.

Kick off with engaging pre-course e-learning modules (5-minute videos) covering key principles, equipment, and theatre considerations to prepare you for practical success.

Who is this course for? 

This 1 day intensive course is for doctors of any grade interested in building an excellent base in laparoscopic surgical skills, with a specific focus on obstetric and gynaecology. This course is suitable for grades from medical student to ST4.

What will I learn?

This course will take you through the basic principles of laparoscopic surgery, build your foundation in basic skills, progressing through the EMIGS curriculum and get theatre-ready with high volume, high-fidelity procedural simulation training.

Why should I do this course?

Take advantage of the latest technology-enhanced training methodology to progress your skills faster than ever before. We will work towards EMIGS accreditation sign off and all videos, assessments and metrics will be stored on your Totum profile where you will be able to access this for a full year’s complimentary subscription.

On the day:

Module 1:

Build a strong foundation with basic laparoscopic skills, including suturing and EMIGS task-based metric tracking.

Module 2:

Elevate your procedural skills with focused training on pelvic sidewall dissection and salpingostomy, featuring live practice, video reviews, and expert-led masterclasses.

Module 3:

Advance to salpingectomy procedures using cutting-edge augmented reality simulators with performance tracking and video analysis.

Refine your skills through continuous reflection, metrics-based improvement, and expert facilitation. By the end, you’ll gain confidence in laparoscopic techniques and core gynaecological procedures, preparing you for real-world surgical challenges and make strides towards EMIGS sign off.

  • Learning Outcomes
    • To understand the principles of minimally-invasive surgery
    • To understand the benefits, limitations and ergonomic considerations of laparoscopic surgery
    • To understand the operation-specific considerations of a laparoscopic procedure (including the wider theatre team, set up)
    • To understand the basic principles of laparoscopic access (Hasson and Visi-port)
    • To practice and demonstrate basic laparoscopic skills including: object manipulation, sharp dissection of a disk and ligation
    • To practice and demonstrate laparoscopic suturing techniques
    • Demonstrate laparoscopic suturing in the closure of a salpingostomy
    • To understand the principles and evidence-based practice of core laparoscopic gynaecological procedures (salpingostomy and salpingectomy)
    • To practice and demonstrate salpingostomy on an augmented reality model
    • To practice and demonstrate salpingectomy on an augmented reality model
    • To reflect and improve on performance using video-recording review and analysis of operative performance metrics.

Learn. Practice. Reflect. Excel.

Kickstart your laparoscopic surgery journey with this 1-day high-intensity course designed for surgical trainees.

Introduction to Laparoscopic Surgery

Kickstart your laparoscopic surgery journey with this 1-day high-intensity course designed for surgical trainees. Combining foundational skills with procedure-specific training, this course prepares you to master key laparoscopic techniques under expert guidance.

Prepare with pre-course e-learning modules covering principles of laparoscopy, port placement, suturing, and emergency considerations to maximize your practical experience.

Who is this course for?

This 1 day intensive course is for doctors of any grade interested in building an excellent base in laparoscopic surgical skills, with a specific focus on General Surgery. This course is suitable for grades from medical student to ST4.

What will I learn? 

This course will take you through the basic principles of laparoscopic surgery, build your foundation in basic skills, progressing through the LapPass curriculum and get theatre-ready with high volume, high-fidelity procedural simulation training.

Why should I do this course? 

Take advantage of the latest technology-enhanced training methodology to progress your skills faster than ever before. We will work towards LapPass accreditation sign off and all videos, assessments and metrics will be stored on your Totum profile where you will be able to access this for a full year’s complimentary subscription.

On the day:

Module 1:

Develop essential basic laparoscopic skills with focused tasks in object manipulation, disk cutting, and LapPass exercises, complete with video-recording, metric recording and real-time feedback.

Module 2:

Learn and practice the most common emergency procedure, laparoscopic appendicectomy. Refine your technique with augmented reality simulations, completing multiple procedures while improving through performance tracking and facilitator feedback.

Module 3:

Master advanced suturing skills with practical training on LapPass and enterotomy closure models, covering both continuous and interrupted suturing techniques. Reflect and progress with structured metric analysis.

Benefit from high-volume hands-on operating, live masterclasses, and performance tracking to gain confidence and competence in key laparoscopic procedures. Work towards getting LapPass sign off, with sign offs for modules completed during the face-
to-face course. This course offers the perfect foundation to build your skills, improve efficiency, and excel in laparoscopic general surgery. 

Learning Outcomes

  • To understand the principles of minimally-invasive surgery
  • To understand the benefits, limitations and ergonomic considerations of laparoscopic surgery
  • To understand the operation-specific considerations of a laparoscopic procedure (including the wider theatre team, set up)
  • To understand the basic principles of laparoscopic access (Hasson and Visi-port)
  • To practice and demonstrate basic laparoscopic skills including: object manipulation, sharp dissection of a disk and ligation
  • To practice and demonstrate laparoscopic suturing techniques in continuous and interrupted fashion.
  • To understand the principles and evidence-based practice of laparoscopic appendicectomy
  • To practice and demonstrate laparoscopic appendicectomy on an augmented reality model
  • To reflect and improve on performance using video-recording review and analysis of operative performance metrics.

Learn. Practice. Reflect. Excel

Take your laparoscopic skills to the next level with this intensive, hands-on 1-day course tailored for OBGYN professionals.

Intermediate Skills in Laparoscopic Gynaecologic Surgery

Take your laparoscopic skills to the next level with this intensive, hands-on 1-day course tailored for OBGYN professionals.

Prepare with pre-course 5-minute e-learning modules on laparoscopic principles, suturing, equipment, and theatre set-up, before diving into high-volume advanced procedural training for a full day.

Who is this course for?

This 1 day intensive course is for experienced OBGYN surgeons interested in improving on their base in laparoscopic surgical skills. This course is suitable for grades from ST1 to ST4 and those who have prior experience in laparoscopy.

What will I learn? 

This course will refresh the basic principles of laparoscopic surgery, with a focus on EMIGS sign off tasks. The majority of the day will be intense high-volume procedural practice, including the most common OBGYN operations, to rapidly improve your laparoscopic skills.

Why should I do this course? 

Take advantage of the latest technology-enhanced training methodology to progress your skills faster than ever before. All videos, assessments and metrics will be stored on your Totum profile where you will be able to access this for a full year’s complimentary subscription.

On the day:

Module 1:

Warm up with EMIGS-based basic laparoscopic skills, tracking metrics to measure improvement.

Module 2:

Master procedural skills with sequential training in pelvic sidewall dissection, salpingostomy, and salpingectomy.

Module 3:

Practice ovarian cystectomy with AR simulation, focusing on precision and performance analysis.

Module 4:

Enhance expertise with myomectomy simulations, excising fibroids in realistic uterine models.

Module 5:

Perfect advanced suturing techniques with vaginal vault closure on AR simulators.

Throughout the course, benefit from continuous video analysis, expert feedback, and performance metrics to refine your technique, identify areas for improvement, and build surgical confidence. From fundamentals to advanced procedures – master laparoscopic surgery with precision and skill.

Learning Outcomes

  • To understand the principles of minimally-invasive surgery
  • To understand the benefits, limitations and ergonomic considerations of laparoscopic surgery
  • To understand the operation-specific considerations of a laparoscopic procedure (including the wider theatre team, set up)
  • To understand the basic principles of laparoscopic access (Hasson and Visi-port)
  • To practice and demonstrate basic laparoscopic skills including: object manipulation, sharp dissection of a disk and ligation
  • To practice and demonstrate laparoscopic suturing techniques
  • Demonstrate laparoscopic suturing in the closure of a salpingostomy
  • To understand the principles and evidence-based practice of core laparoscopic gynaecological procedures
  • To practice and demonstrate salpingostomy on an augmented reality model
  • To practice and demonstrate salpingectomy on an augmented reality model
  • To practice and demonstrate ovarian cystectomy on an augmented reality model
  • To practice and demonstrate myomectomy on an augmented reality model
  • To practice and demonstrate vaginal vault closure on an augmented reality model
  • To reflect and improve on performance using video-recording review and analysis of operative performance metrics.

Learn. Practice. Reflect. Excel

Build a strong foundation in laparoscopic surgery with this 1-day high-intensity, hands-on course tailored for surgical trainees.

Essential Laparoscopic Skills

Build a strong foundation in laparoscopic surgery with this 1-day high-intensity, hands-on course tailored for surgical trainees. Combining essential skills, procedure-specific training, and advanced suturing practice, this course ensures you develop key competencies with real-time feedback and expert guidance.

Prepare with pre-course e-learning modules covering laparoscopic principles, equipment, suturing basics, and emergency conversion, enabling you to focus fully on practical skills during the course.

Who is this course for?

This 1 day intensive course is for doctors of any grade interested in building an excellent base in laparoscopic surgical skills, with a specific focus on general surgery. This course is suitable for grades from Foundation trainee to ST5, or those who have completed a basic laparoscopic skills course previously.

What will I learn?

This course will refresh your basic principles and skills in laparoscopic surgery and build on this and apply yourself to high-volume, simulated procedure-specific training. We will focus on appendicectomy, cholecystectomy and laparoscopic suturing. There will also be the opportunity to get signed off for LapPass during the day.

Why should I do this course?

Take advantage of the latest technology-enhanced training methodology to progress your skills faster than ever before. Improve your skills that will be directly applicable for common procedures. Assessments and metrics will be stored on your Totum profile where you will be able to access this for a full year’s complimentary subscription.

On the day:

Module 1:

Warm up and sharpen basic laparoscopic skills with targeted exercises including object manipulation, disk cutting, and LapPass tasks, complete with metric tracking and reflection for improvement.

Module 2:

Practice laparoscopic appendicectomy using augmented reality simulators, mastering dissection of the mesoappendix and safe clipping of the appendicular artery.

Module 3:

Tackle laparoscopic cholecystectomy, focusing on identifying key anatomical structures, safe clipping of the cystic duct and artery, and completing multiple procedures with guided feedback.

Module 4:

Advance your skills with suturing techniques. Practice interrupted and continuous sutures on LapPass and enterotomy models, with structured video reviews and performance analysis.

With a high number of procedures per module, real-time metric tracking, and expert facilitator feedback, this course offers an intensive and immersive training experience to elevate your laparoscopic surgical skills. LapPass sign offs will be available to complete throughout the course, working towards becoming LapPass accredited. Master the core of laparoscopic general surgery.

Learning Outcomes

  • To understand the principles of minimally-invasive surgery
  • To understand the benefits, limitations and ergonomic considerations of laparoscopic surgery
  • To understand the operation-specific considerations of a laparoscopic procedure (including the wider theatre team, set up)
  • To understand the basic principles of laparoscopic access (Hasson and Visi-port)
  • To practice and demonstrate basic laparoscopic skills including: object manipulation, sharp dissection of a disk and ligation
  • To practice and demonstrate laparoscopic suturing techniques in continuous and interrupted fashion.
  • To understand the principles and evidence-based practice of laparoscopic cholecystectomy
  • To practice and demonstrate laparoscopic appendicectomy on an augmented reality model
  • To practice and demonstrate laparoscopic cholecystectomy on an augmented reality model

Learn. Practice. Reflect. Excel

Enhance your operative hysteroscopy expertise with this comprehensive 1-day high-volume training course.

High Volume Operative Hysteroscopy

Enhance your operative hysteroscopy expertise with this comprehensive 1-day high-volume training course. Designed for healthcare professionals aiming to refine their skills and procedural efficiency, this hands-on course combines simulation-based practice with performance analysis for measurable improvement.

Who is this course for? 

This 1 day intensive course is for doctors of any grade, with a focus on obstetrics and gynaecology, interested in building an excellent base in operative hysteroscopy. This course is suitable for grades from medical student to ST4.

What will I learn?

This course will take you through the basic principles of hysteroscopy, build your foundation in basic skills, progressing through the EMIGS curriculum and be prepared for real life practice with high volume, high-fidelity procedural simulation training.

Why should I do this course?

Take advantage of the latest technology-enhanced training methodology to progress your skills faster than ever before. We will work towards EMIGS accreditation sign off and all videos, assessments and metrics will be stored on your Totum profile where you will be able to access this for a full year’s complimentary subscription.

On the day:

Module 1:

EMIGS H1 and H2 tasks to master diagnostic hysteroscopy and basic polyp removal using precision navigation tools.

Module 2:

Develop proficiency in adhesiolysis, removing intra-uterine adhesions with tracked performance metrics.

Module 3:

Perfect polypectomy techniques using sharp and blunt dissection under simulated conditions.

Module 4:

Advance to wet-lab procedures for real-world simulation, including:

  • Fundal block
  • Dilation and curettage (D&C)
  • Myomectomy
  • Removal of retained products of conception (RPOC)
  • Throughout the course, leverage video-recorded feedback, expert faculty and reflective performance metrics to continuously improve your skills. Delegates will complete a
    high volume of hand-on procedures, ensuring confidence, precision, and readiness for clinical practice.

Learning Outcomes

  • To understand the principles of hysteroscopy
  • To understand the benefits, limitations and indications of hysteroscopy
  • To practice and demonstrate basic hysteroscopic skills including: hysteroscope navigation and manipulation of objects.
  • To practice and demonstrate basic hysteroscopic techniques in tandem with EMIGS H1 and H2
  • To practice and demonstrate hysteroscopic adhesiolysis in a dry lab model
  • To practice and demonstrate hysteroscopic polypectomy in a dry lab model
  • To practice and demonstrate hysteroscopic fundal block in a wet lab model
  • To practice and demonstrate hysteroscopic dilation and curettage in a wet lab model
  • To practice and demonstrate hysteroscopic removal of retained products of conception in a wet lab model
  • To reflect and improve on performance using video-recording review and analysis of operative performance metrics.

Learn. Practice. Reflect. Excel

 


 

Step into the world of operative hysteroscopy with this 1-day intensive course designed specifically for nurse practitioners looking to enhance their skills in diagnostic and operative procedures.

Operative Hysteroscopy for Nurse Practitioners

Step into the world of operative hysteroscopy with this 1-day intensive course designed specifically for nurse practitioners looking to enhance their skills in diagnostic and operative procedures.

Who is this course for? 

This 1 day intensive course is for nurse practitioners that currently or plan to undertake operative hysteroscopy, to rapidly gain competency and improve your skills. This course will lay the foundations and rapidly progress your skills, for the benefit of patients.

What will I learn? 

This course will take you through the basic principles of operative hysteroscopy followed by high-volume procedural practice on life-like models. Delegates will progress through the EMIGS curriculum, with the aim of sign off.

Why should I do this course?

Take advantage of the latest technology-enhanced training methodology to progress your skills faster than ever before. We will work towards EMIGS accreditation sign off and all videos, assessments and metrics will be stored on your Totum profile where you will be able to access this for a full year’s complimentary subscription.

On the day:

Module 1:

Build foundational skills with EMIGS H1 and H2 hysteroscopy simulators, mastering navigation, identification, and basic removal techniques.

Module 2:

Develop precision with adhesiolysis, removing intra-uterine adhesions using the advanced HystAR simulator while tracking performance metrics.

Module 3:

Tackle polypectomy techniques using sharp and blunt dissection to remove intra-uterine polyps with reflective video analysis for improvement.

Module 4:

Advance to real-world procedural simulations in a wet lab environment:

  • Fundal block
  • Dilation and curettage
  • Myomectomy
  • Throughout the course, benefit from video-recorded performance reviews, expert facilitation, and intensive hands-on practice, ensuring confidence in operative techniques and readiness for clinical application. Learn, practice, and refine your hysteroscopic skills to excel in operative gynaecology.

Learning Outcomes

  • To understand the principles of hysteroscopy
  • To understand the benefits, limitations and indications of hysteroscopy
  • To practice and demonstrate basic hysteroscopic skills including: hysteroscope navigation and manipulation of objects.
  • To practice and demonstrate basic hysteroscopic techniques in tandem with EMIGS H1 and H2
  • To practice and demonstrate hysteroscopic adhesiolysis in a dry lab model
  • To practice and demonstrate hysteroscopic polypectomy in a dry lab model
  • To practice and demonstrate hysteroscopic fundal block in a wet lab model
  • To practice and demonstrate hysteroscopic dilation and curettage in a wet lab model
  • To reflect and improve on performance using video-recording review and analysis of operative performance metrics.

Learn. Practice. Reflect. Excel.

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Check out our upcoming course dates and book your place before it's too late.

All our in-person courses are held at

Inovus Medical's Global Education, Research and Innovation Centre 

at Glass Futures, St Helens Linkway, St Helens WA9 5DT

Please contact us via education@inovusmedical.com to find out more about getting to and from the centre and accommodation.

We look forward to seeing you soon and helping you take your surgical training to the next level.

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