Courses

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To book, please email: pho-tr.roboticugi@nhs.net   Programme Online training – you need to register an account on the da Vinci website      If you have not previously registered you will need to do so and complete the on     line training modules. Simulator training – you need to use the simulator in your trust. Please liaise with your local Intuitive rep for help. Logging on as guest and taking pictures through the surgeon console of your scores is acceptable. You will need to achieve a minimum of 85% on: Big dipper Needle Driving or suture sponge Sea spike 1 Three arm relay Ring rollercoaster Reading Intuitive training day Friday 11th September 2026– practical and theory day on using the Da Vinci systems. Attendance on this day is a compulsory component of the course. Address: Unit 710, Wharfedale Road, Winnersh, Wokingham, RG41 5TP (Junction 10 of the M4) 09:00 – Coffee and Office Tour 09:15 – Lecture – Surgeon Console, Patient Cart, Vision Cart and instruments Overview 10:45 – Practical – Port Placement and Docking 12:30 – Lunch 13:15 – Practical – Intraoperative use and Troubleshooting 14:00 – Practical – Simulator competition and dry skills 15:30 – Close of training Live operating – Saturday 12th September 2026 – Queen Alexandra Hospital, Southwick Road, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 3LY. 0730-1700. Attendance on this day is compulsory. At a minimum you will be table side for one cholecystectomy and operating surgeon for another cholecystectomy. There will also be simulators available all day for more practising.

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Suitable for CT1-2, ST3 – 4 & SAS grades. To book, please click on the image below, there is an extra free course for ALRSGBI members….please see below. ALRSGBI members who attend RCS Core Lap course can either claim one of the passport courses listed just below or one of the 3 credit PGCert modules PGCert in Surgery – Royal College of Surgeons Professional Passport: Human Factors for surgeons and healthcare professionals – Royal College of Surgeons Professional Passport: Imposter Syndrome for Surgeons – Royal College of Surgeons Influencing: How to make a positive impact in leadership – Royal College of Surgeons Teamwork: how to lead a team that thrives – Royal College of Surgeons The essentials of peer to peer support in leadership – Royal College of Surgeons What makes a successful leader – Royal College of Surgeons To claim your place on one of these courses you will need to email education@rcseng.ac.uk once you have attended the course, specify which free course you would like to be enrolled on and provide your ALRSGBI membership number.

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