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The NEW
GENERAL SURGERy
Programme
The NEW
GENERAL SURGERy
Programme
The NEW
GENERAL SURGERy
Programme
The Advanced Laparoscopic Training Online Programme is a modern web based solution to worldwide training in Minimally Invasive General Surgery provided by an international faculty.
The ALTO for General Surgery is a 6 week programme for registrars, specialists and consultants in General Surgery wishing to extend their laparoscopic experience and improve their skills in intracorporeal suturing.
Each delegate will be provided access to the online platform with scheduled tutorials (ALTO Surgery 101 to 106) for 6 consecutive weeks before their expected attendance at a three day intensive Laparoscopic Masterclass in Minimally Invasive General Surgery that has been organised by the ALTO Faculty.
As a delegate you will also receive lifetime membership to the ALTO Programme's members area on the website which boasts a comprehensive library of surgical videos and course material.
Tutorials Covered
The Gynaecology Programme
The Advanced Laparoscopic Training Online Programme is the ultimate web based solution to training in Minimally Invasive Gynaecological Surgery.
The ALTO is a 8 week programme for registrars, specialists and consultants in Gynaecology wishing to extend their laparoscopic experience and improve their skills in intracorporeal suturing.
Each delegate will be provided the Inovus Medical® pyxus® Pro Move laparoscopic training package for the duration of the programme and will be expected to attend all seven Zoom based online modules of the programme and complete the web based tasks by online video submission.
All delegates will also be invited to attend a Minimally Invasive Gynaecological Surgery Masterclass at the University Hospitals of North Midlands normally held twice a year.
As a delegate you will also receive lifetime membership to the ALTO Programme's members area on the website which boasts a comprehensive library of surgical videos and course material.
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Register your interest to be one of our delegates!
Our third and fourth group has been selected for The ALTO.
Please register your interest for the fifth round here.
The applications are reviewed on a first come first served basis.
There are anticipated to be up to three rounds a year.
Our next available round begins on the 22nd of September, 2022
The Faculty
Mr Gourab Misra - Lead Organiser - Consultant Gynaecologist - The Royal Stoke University Hospital Endometriosis Centre, Royal Stoke University Hospital, Stoke-on-Trent
Mr Zahid Khan - Lead Organiser - Consultant Gynaecologist - Northwest Pelvic Pain and Endometriosis Centre, Saint Mary’s Hospital, Manchester
Mr Malikarjun Kodampur - Consultant Gynae-Oncology Surgeon - Royal Stoke University Hospital, Stoke-on-Trent
Mr Nitish Raut - Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist - Royal Stoke University Hospital, Stoke-on-Trent
Mr Prashant Bhamare - Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist - International Faculty based in India
Miss Latika Chawla - Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist - International Faculty based in India
Mr Sameer Umranikar - Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist - Princess Anne Hospital, Southampton
Miss Sobha Ramakoti - Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist - Countess of Chester Hospital, Chester
Mr Colin Simpson - Medtronic Programme Lead - Disease State Manager UK/IRL- Gynaecology | Surgical Innovations
Upcoming Tutorials and Events
Multiple DatesThu, 16 JunOnline Zoom Tutorial16 Jun, 18:30 – 19:30 BSTOnline Zoom TutorialThis online tutorial will cover the nuances of tubal surgery and detailed anatomy of the Fallopian tube and its anatomical relations. You will be supervised whilst completing the practical exercise on the salpingectomy model provided in the laparoscopic simulator package.
30 Jun, 18:30 – 19:30 BSTOnline Zoom TutorialThe ultimate step at the end of a total laparoscopic hysterectomy - vaginal cuff closure is a critical component of a hysterectomy, with many variations in surgical technique and materials. You will be supervised whilst completing the practical exercise on the vaginal cuff model provided.
07 Jul, 18:30 – 19:30 BSTOnline Zoom TutorialThis tutorial will cover the details of how a minimally invasive hysterectomy is performed. Drawing on years of practical experience, the procedure can be condensed into 10 essential steps. During your tutorial, each step will be carefully explained and important tips and tricks will be shared.
17 Jul, 18:30 – 19:30 BSTOnline Zoom Tutorial led by Mr UmranikarThis online tutorial will cover practicalities of carrying out an ovarian cystectomy and its reconstruction. You will be supervised whilst completing the practical exercise on the cystectomy model provided in your laparoscopic simulator package.
Multiple DatesSun, 24 JulOnline Zoom Tutorial led by Mr Bhamra
Multiple DatesThu, 28 JulOnline Zoom Tutorial led by Colin Simpson28 Jul, 18:30 – 19:30 BSTOnline Zoom Tutorial led by Colin SimpsonA range of energy sources are used in minimally invasive gynaecological surgery. These energy sources include monopolar electrosurgery, bipolar electrosurgery and various ultrasonic and hybrid technologies. Colin Simpson will update us with regards to new and emerging energy sources and generators.
Tue, 06 SeptOnline Zoom Tutorial- Tue, 13 SeptOnline Zoom Tutorial13 Sept, 18:00 – 19:00 GMT+3Online Zoom TutorialThis online tutorial covers the infamous Professor Armando Romeo's gladiator rule, needle manipulation, knots, stitches and knot tying techniques based on a few, easy to follow, basic rules. Laparoscopic suturing is introduced early in the ALTO General Surgery Programme in this second tutorial of 6.
Tue, 20 SeptOnline Zoom Tutorial20 Sept, 18:00 – 19:00 GMT+3Online Zoom TutorialThis tutorial is the third of the six tutorials that make up the ALTO General Surgery Programme. It will comprehensively cover the principles of laparoscopic surgery for appendicectomies and will remind delegates of the utility of laparoscopy in other abdominal emergencies.
Tue, 27 SeptOnline Zoom Tutorial
Tue, 04 OctOnline Zoom Tutorial- Tue, 11 OctOnline Zoom Tutorial11 Oct, 18:00 – 19:00 GMT+3Online Zoom TutorialA range of energy sources are used in minimally invasive gynaecological surgery. These energy sources include monopolar electrosurgery, bipolar electrosurgery and various ultrasonic and hybrid technologies. Colin Simpson will update us with regards to new and emerging energy sources and generators.
