Course Programme
The next course is taking place on Friday 26th September 2008
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ECTOPIC PREGNANCY : DIAGNOSIS AND LAPAROSCOPIC MANAGEMENT STUDY DAY THE POSTGRADUATE CENTRE WATFORD GENERAL HOSPITAL
Teaching and training of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists in the use of algorhythms for the use of serial serum beta HCG and transvaginal scanning as an aid to the diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy. Also, the teaching of surgical skills for the treatment of ectopic pregnancies using operative laparoscopy. To this end, we have set up a twice yearly workshop which has been well attended and well received since 2000.
Programme of the day
9.00am – 9.15am
Registration and coffee
9.15am – 9.30am
Introduction and aims of the course (LMI)
9.30am – 10.05am
Transvaginal scanning (NA)
10.05am – 10.40am
Laparoscopic Instruments (IC)
10.40am – 11.00am
Coffee
11.00am – 11.30am
Laparoscopic Management of Ectopic Pregnancy & Video Demo (MP)
11.30 – 12.00pm
Salpingectomy: Endoloop salpingostomy
12.00 – 12.30pm
Discussion
12.30 – 1.30pm
Lunch
1.30pm – 5.00pm
Skills circuits to include Retrieval bags
Diathermy Endo loops Ectopic simulator Dissection skills
Manual dexterity testing Retrieval pouches
5.00pm – 5.15pm
Discussion Close & distribution of certificates
