Fundamentals of Transurethral Resection and Ureteroscopic Skills using animal and human Cadaveric models.

Course Director Amit Kalpee - Ninewells Hospital and Perth Royal Infirmary 

Mr Abhilash Cheriyan - Aberdeen Royal Infirmary

Mr Mustafa Nandwani- Ninewells Hospital

Mr Benjie Tang - Ninewells Hospital

Mr Mohsin Uddin - Ninewells Hospital/Perth Royal Infirmary 

Mr Ewan Kennedy - Ninewells Hospital/Perth Royal Infirmary 

 

This course has been awarded 9 CPD points from the RCSEd and has been successfully running for many years.

 

This is a one and a half day practical course, ideal for Urology Trainees who are already undertaking or about to start training in endoscopic urology.

 

The emphasis during the course will be hands-on training mainly on restructured animal tissue models and also Thiel embalmed human cadavers, whilst the relevant key clinical elements will be addressed by the experts in the subject areas. The course will be taught by consultant urologists. The atmosphere is relaxed and informal, allowing easy exchange of ideas and experiences.

 

Programme includes:

 

Anatomy, equipment and technique for Ureteroscopy

Anatomy, equipment and techniques for TURP and TURT

Expert sessions

Hands on exercise on ureteroscopy, stone extraction and stent insertion

Hands on exercise using the animal tissue models for ureteroscopy

Safe use electrosurgery

Hands on exercises using validated restructured tissue models for TURP, TURT

Hands on exercises for TURP and Ureteroscopy on human cadavers (preserved with Thiel method)

Close supervision and immediate feedback from expert

Discussion on results, common errors, and complications of TURP, TURT, and Ureteroscopy

Feedback from delegates who attended the course in 2024;