Hands on Endoscopic Suturing Masterclass
Unfortunately we have had to take the decision to postpone the King’s Live 2020 hands on courses due to the current uncertainty surrounding the pandemic and future lockdown restrictions. We are currently looking to reschedule in January when we hope the restrictions have been lifted and will share details with you as soon as they are confirmed. The hands-on Masterclasses, give you a chance to get hands on training with some of the best surgeons in the UK. Details will be shared as soon as possible on the new dates.
The course will consist of:
Learning Objectives:
After successfully completing all components of this program, attendees should be able to:
- Recognize the indications for suturing and the types of suturing patterns
- Mount and load the suturing device
- Apply suturing techniques of the various fundamental suturing patterns
- Troubleshoot for common problems with suturing
Skills to be covered:
- Device mechanics and set up
- Interrupted and running sutures
- Suture stent fixation
- Fistula and leak closure
- Defect and perforation closure
- Full-thickness suturing
| 0830 - 0900 | Registration & Coffee |
| 0900 - 0910 | Introduction & Course Overview |
| 0910 - 0945 | Overview of Apollo Overstitch Sx - Product Information, Indications & Techniques |
| 0945 - 1015 | Clinical Apllication of Overstitch- Experience & Results |
| 1015 - 1045 | Overview of Hands On Stations & Demonstration on Workstations |
| 1045 - 1115 | Coffee Break |
| 1115 - 1245 | Hands on Lab I |
| 1245 - 1345 | Lunch |
| 1345 - 1500 | Hands on Lab II |
| 1500 - 1530 | Coffee Break |
| 1530 - 1630 | Hands on Lab III |
| 1630 - 1700 | Clinical Application of Overstitch - Experience & Results |
| 1700 | Close |
Places are limited for the course.
Course directors:
Amyn Haji Consultant Colorectal & Laparoscopic Surgeon, King’s College Hospital
Bu Hayee, Consultant Gastroenterologist, King’s College Hospital
