Further information and course eligibility can be found below.
To make an application PLEASE CLICK HERE Please complete the application form.
Please note: Your place will only be confirmed following approval of your application by the Course Director.
Applications are open until 30th June.
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The Emergency Urology Surgical Skills course is a one day practical course where delegates will have hands on experience of a range of emergency urological surgical techniques using fresh frozen cadavers, in a simulated operating environment with experience faculty.
Course content:
Renal trauma: emergency exploration and nephrectomy
Approach to the ureter and anastomotic ureteric repair (end- to-end)
Ureteric re-implantation techniques: psoas hitch and Boari flap
Penile fracture and urethral injury repair
Testicular torsion, testicular rupture & orchidectomy
Additional Educational Elements
· Short lecture on the surgical steps for each skill including important anatomy
· Tuition from experienced faculty, and use of surgical instruments and materials
Learning Outcomes
· Understanding and technical skills of emergency urology surgery
· Anatomy relevant to emergency surgery
Target Audience
· Target audience: priority ST5-7 and equivalent Portfolio pathway trainee and consultants
Applications will also be considered from ST3-4
Course Cost
£510.00
There are a limited number of funded place for urology trainees in the East of England region.