Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has once again hosted its popular Royal College of Surgeons’ (RCS) Intermediate Laparoscopic Skills course.
The Trust was the only centre currently outside of the RCS in London to be accredited to run the course when it held its first session in March this year.
Now it has held a second two-day hands-on practical course to improve surgeons’ skills in laparoscopic surgery.
Course Director and Consultant Surgeon General and Upper GI at the Trust, Ahmed Elshaer, said:
This prestigious course, typically held in London, is one of the most valuable training programs offered by the RCS both nationally and internationally.
Successfully delivering this course in Bradford for the second time marks a significant achievement, establishing the Trust as a recognised regional and national centre for this esteemed course and for laparoscopic training.
The course is designed to equip trainee surgeons, and speciality and associate specialist (SAS) doctors with essential and advanced laparoscopic skills required for their training progression.
It provided hands-on experience in laparoscopic suturing and in laparoscopic procedures, including hernia repair, fundoplication, and bowel anastomosis, alongside structured assessment and constructive feedback to refine surgical techniques.
The course in Bradford attracted 14 trainee surgeons from across the UK and Ireland. It was run with dedication and support from the Trust’s Education Simulation Centre team, which is based at Field House, Bradford Royal Infirmary.
Mr Elshaer continued:
We had trainees from across the country and the faculty included experienced surgeons from various NHS hospitals and subspecialties, ensuring a well-rounded and high-quality educational experience.
We received overwhelmingly positive feedback, particularly regarding the course organisation, interactive teaching methods, and supportive learning environment. We plan to host these courses twice a year, with the next one in February, recognising their immense benefit for trainees nationwide.