Laparoscopic AC Workshop

About

The Laparoscopic AC Workshop is aimed at refreshing anatomical knowledge and teaching techniques for the safe identification of the structures of the pelvic sidewall including the ureter and techniques for the safe repair of the bladder and bowel. This is not a basic skills workshop and a reasonably advanced level of laparoscopic skill and knowledge is assumed, including skills in laparoscopic suturing and knot tying.

Suitable for

Consultants in Obstetrics and Gynaecology RANZCOG/AGES Level 4 or above Must have previously completed the open AC Workshop

Dates

28 August 2026 - 29 August 2026

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Overview

This two-day workshop is the second of two iterations of AC workshops offered at CTEC. It focuses on laparoscopic procedures in obstetric and gynaecological surgery. Previous participation the first and complementary open AC Workshop is a prerequisite for this workshop.

Both workshops provide an intensive and hands-on learning experience and aim to improve the performance of specialist obstetricians and gynaecologists in the prevention and management of complications in obstetric and gynaecological surgery.

Participants work in trios and pairs allocated by and under the guidance of a high ratio of expert faculty. All participants rotate through six different groupings in order to maximise interaction and to allow for the different skill and speed of participants.

How to express interest

Expressions of interest for this workshop are invited from eligible doctors via the link above. Places are limited on these highly popular AC workshops and will be allocated to eligible registrants in order of receipt of registrations of interest. Successful applicants will be contacted by CTEC. For further information, please email CTEC Senior Course Coordinator Lorna Christie.

Workshop Content

Day 1 Cadaveric Anatomy & Laparoscopic Surgical Skills

CTEC, The University of Western Australia

Participants work in trios (swapping groups and roles regularly).

Port insertion
Perform a pelvic peritonectomy
Perform a uterolysis from pelvic brim to bladder
Dissect the external iliac vessels
Identify the internal iliac vessels and identify and dissect branches
Identify paravesical spaces and obdurator fossa
Identify obdurator nerve and pelvic sidewall muscles
Injure bladder and repair injury
Open paracolic gutters along line of Toldt
Dissect omentum to expose lower sac
Injury and repair sessions - rectum, small bowel, stomach, external iliac vessel and IVC or aorta
Mobilise the rectum

Followed by:

Convenor Hosted Dinner for Faculty and Participants
The University Club of Western Australia

Day 2 Animal Model Laparoscopic Surgery

Murdoch University Centre for Advanced Veterinary Education

Participants work in pairs:

Cystotomy and repair
Laparoscopic dissection of ureter and vessels
Repair enterotomy and small vessel injury
Demonstrate use of haemostatic agents
Major vessel injury, laparoscopic control of haemorrhage, laparotomy and open repair of injury (time permitting)

Day 2 Participant Case Presentations & Discussions

Prior to attendance all participants are required to submit one case for presentation and interactive discussion. The emphasis is on the prevention and management of intra and post-operative complications in obstetric and gynaecological surgery.

Presentations and discussion are limited to 15 minutes and 4 slides per case.