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Cadaveric HOLEP Masterclass

Thiel embalmed Cadaveric Holmium enucleation of the prostate Masterclass

The British Association of Urological Surgeons have awarded this course with 12 CPD credits.

Join our course dedicated to Holmium enucleation of the prostate. This full immersion masterclass is intended for senior trainees (ST6>) focusing on a BPH interest and urology consultants to improve their HOLEP skills. Our expert faculty panel are from across the UK and the techniques taught are internationally recognized and affiliated. 

The masterclass has been structured to provide didactic lectures, semi-live operative demonstrations, surgical video demonstrations and intense simulator sessions on day 1. Day 2 will focus on hands-on practice on anatomical specimens and Thiel embalmed cadavers to simulate the complete HOLEP procedure. We are fortunate to be fully supported by Karl Storz and Boston Scientific. 

There will be a course dinner for all delegates and faculty to attend.

 

Course objectives

To provide the knowledge to facilitate completion of the learning curve towards en-bloc enucleation
To understand laser physics and the equipment required to perform the procedure
To describe the different techniques (en-bloc, two or three lobes (incisional))
To review semi-live surgeries
To discuss tips/tricks and potential complications of the technique
 

Faculty 

Experienced HOLEP surgeons from across the UK with an excellent ratio of 7 faculty members for 10 attendees throughout the course. 
Course Director - Amit Kalpee
 
 

 

 

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