BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-/-/EN BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Trans-anal Endoscopic Microsurgery Course (TEM) UID:547 DESCRIPTION:This 3 day TEM course is a unique combination of a practical hands-on course aimed at providing delegates with the technical skills to perform TEM surgery and observed real-time operating in the Edinburgh Colorectal Unit.The assembled faculty includes consultants with a vast experience in rectal and TEM surgery supported by Frau Mailaender, specialist tutor for TEM from the The University of Tübingen.We will discuss and impart the skills required to treat both early rectal cancer and large rectal adenomas by a minimally invasive approach. The course is strongly supported by Richard Wolf UK Ltd who will provide 8 TEM stations for 8 delegates to allow TEM operating on realistic surgical models under the guidance of sizeable faculty ensuring close supervision and mentoring. Please note that a discount is available for those also booked for the EICF 2014.Target AudienceSenior Specialty Trainees and Consultants in Colorectal SurgeryLearning StyleHands-on practical course with expert tuition, plus live surgery demonstration.Aims & ObjectivesTo provide an introduction and competency in Trans-anal Endoscopic Micro-Surgery and Equipment Handling Learning Outcomes.After attending this course delegates should be able to:1)Identify the instrumentation required and set-up for TEM surgery.2)Perform under supervision a full thickness excision /closure.3)Perform under supervision a SM resection / full thickness.4) List the pitfalls of TEM surgery and describe how these can be addressed.Download the outline programme here\n\n DTSTART:20180731T230000Z DTEND:20180731T230000Z LOCATION:Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, Nicolson Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK EH8 9DW END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR