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ALSGBI - SLAMADS - AMASI Joint CME Session - 22nd March 2023 starting at 1:30 pm GMT
2023-03-22 13:30 - 17:00 (Europe/London)
This event is being live-streamed on YouTube, to access please click HERE
NB please note the time zone in Colombo, Sri Lanka is GMT + 5:30 hours

Intuitive Colorectal Night Webinar - 27th April 2023 at 7:00 PM BST
2023-04-27 19:00 - 20:00 (Europe/London)
To register, please click on the image immediately below. NB please enter “ALSGBI” in the answer field for “Intuitive Representative”.

AMASI Online CME Series Webinar - 1st June 2023 at 3:30 PM BST
2023-06-01 15:30 - 18:00 (Europe/London)
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BOMSS 14th Annual Scientific Meeting, Birmingham - 6th to 7th June 2023
2023-06-06 08:00 - 2023-06-07 17:00 (Europe/London)

7th Portsmouth Colorectal Congress - 14th to 17th June 2023
2023-06-14 09:00 - 2023-06-17 17:00 (Europe/London)
To find out more, and register, please click on the image below. ALSGBI members receive a discount of 10%, please select the “Discounted Fees” option on registration and enter the numeric part only of your membership number.
NB: If you would not be able to attend in person, virtual registration gives delegates access to the livestream for all 3 days as well as access to the recordings for up to 6 months afterwards. Costs are GBP 150 for consultants and GBP 75 for trainees and AHP’s.
Please click HERE for the programme
The Congress features:

Latest review of Laparoscopic and Robotic surgery for colorectal cancer
Latest Technology and Innovation
Live Operating and video tutorials
Training and credentialling
Workshops and key lectures
Hands-on courses
Opportunities to learn from the best in the field of Colorectal surgery

Areas covered will include surgical navigation for TME optimisation, immunotherapy & TNT for rectal cancer, novel MRI predictors for staging and prognosis, central vascular dissection for CME, the MIRCAST trial, robotic AWR, splenic flexure mobilisation and single-stapling pouch anastomosis.

Venue: Portland Building, Portland Street, Portsmouth, Hants PO1 3AH

EAES 31st Annual Congress, Rome - 20th to 23rd June 2023
2023-06-20 08:00 - 2023-06-23 17:00 (Europe/Rome)

AWR & Incisional Hernia Symposium, Torquay - 23rd June 2023
2023-06-23 08:30 - 17:00 (Europe/London)
To learn more, and register, please click on the image immediately below

Abdominal wall reconstruction is a complex surgery and the decision-making can be quite tricky, now there is a realisation that it should go through an MDT process to get an optimum result and MDT also helps to decide which cases should be referred to tertiary specialised centres.
Although AWR is not normally considered a sub-speciality, more and more people are realising that it is better performed by surgeons with a special interest and up-to-date, evidence-based techniques. In the majority of cases surgeons are still using either an onlay mesh technique or a laparoscopic approach with bridging (not retro-rectal technique) where a retro-rectal repair with +/- component separation would have provided a better outcome (either open or laparoscopic/robotic approach).
Some cases need plastic involvement to excise excess skin and soft tissue which may or may not available.
With so many different mesh options (synthetic, biosynthetic and biologic) there is always a confusion as to which is the best choice and evidence is constantly changing. Hence having a regional conference allows local/ regional Consultants and Trainees to stay up to date.
One more area which the British Hernia Society is trying to highlight is the importance of a registry, so that we can all record the number of cases we are doing, techniques, we can measure an outcome and learn from it.
Lastly we see most of the complex abdominal wall hernias started because first surgery for a simple defect was not performed properly, or enough precautions were not taken to prevent a subsequent incisional hernia during initial laparotomy. So we have found speakers who are passionate about preventing these issues.

ACPGBI Annual Meeting, Manchester - 3rd to 5th July 2023
2023-07-03 08:00 - 2023-07-05 16:00 (Europe/London)
To view the programme, please click HERE
To register, please click on the image below. This event is expected to be very popular, so please register in plenty of time to secure your place.

Laparoscopic Right Hemicolectomy ONLINE - 20th July 2023 at 7:30 PM BST
2023-07-20 19:30 - 22:00 (Europe/London)
To join online, please click on the image immediately below

AfPP Annual Conference, York - 10th to 13th August 2023
2023-08-10 08:00 - 2023-08-13 17:00 (Europe/London)
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As one of the largest gatherings of perioperative professionals in the UK, the AfPP Annual Conference is essential for anyone working in the perioperative field. Join us at the University of York or virtually from 10 – 13 August. Our Annual Conference boasts a full programme of education, networking, hands-on workshops and entertainment. With over 30 expert speakers across 6 learning streams and up to 14.5 CPD Hours available, there’s something for everyone !

AMASI Chronic Pancreatitis WEBINAR - 7th September 2023 at 3:30 PM BST
2023-09-07 15:30 - 17:00 (Europe/London)
To register, and take part, please click on the image immediately below

IAGES - ALSGBI Ventral Hernia Repair WEBINAR - 9th September 2023 at 3:30 PM BST
2023-09-09 15:30 - 17:00 (Europe/London)

Intuitive Colorectal Night WEBINAR - 14th September 2023 at 7:00 PM BST
2023-09-14 19:00 - 20:00 (Europe/London)

Royal Society of Medicine Current Challenges in Surgery Meeting - 18th & 19th September 2023
2023-09-18 08:30 - 2023-09-19 17:15 (Europe/London)

26th AUGIS Annual Scientific Meeting, Oxford - 27th to 29th September 2023
2023-09-27 11:00 - 2023-09-29 14:00 (Europe/London)

Minimal Access Surgery In Lancashire And South Cumbria (MASILASC) Conference - 4th October 2023
2023-10-04 12:00 - 19:00 (Europe/London)
This event is expected to be very popular, so please register in plenty of time to secure your place. To find out more, and register, please click on the image below. The registration fee is less than GBP 30.

Midlands Colorectal Symposium - 5th & 6th October 2023
2023-10-05 08:30 - 2023-10-06 17:30 (Europe/London)
This event is expected to be very popular, so please register in plenty of time to secure your place. To find out more, and register, please click on the image below or use the QR code. There is a GBP 20 discount for ALSGBI members.

On behalf of the colorectal team at Northampton University Hospital NHS trust, we would like to invite you to attend the Midlands Colorectal Symposium on the 5th and 6th of October 2023.
Keynote lectures:

A journey through “HOLY PLANE” – Prof. B Heald – UK
Training in Robotic Colorectal Surgery – Prof. Amjad Parvaiz, Director of European Academy of Robotic Colorectal Surgery (EARCS) – Portugal
Anatomy for colorectal cancer surgery – Prof. Mehmet Ayhan Kuzu – Turkey
Robotic approach for IBD resections – Mr. Valerio Celentano IBD & ileoanal pouch surgery centre – Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London, UK
Concept of CME for right colonic cancer- Danilo Miskovic, St Mark’s Hospital, London, UK
Robotic Colorectal Surgery – Mr. Charlie Evans, Coventry, UK
Robotic Surgery: A pathway to the future- Ms Nuha Yassin UHB, Birmingham, UK

Other features:
Live Robotic TME
Live Lap/ Robotic CME
Video presentations and discussions
Latest Technology and Innovation
Robotic colorectal surgery for trainees
Tips and trick for robotic surgery and set up of service
Update of colorectal oncology
To find out more and register for the event please scan QR code below

To find out more and register please scan attached QR code
Registration fee – £ 150
ALSGBI members – £130

We are looking forward to see you in October 2023.
Best wishes,
Organising Committee

9th Northern Hybrid Video Laparoscopic & Robotic GI Symposium - 6th October 2023
2023-10-06 09:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London)
This event is expected to be very popular – please book early to be assured of a place. To find out more, and book, please click on the image below

Midlands Hernia Symposium & Trainee LapPass® Competition - 6th October 2023
2023-10-06 13:00 - 18:30 (Europe/London)
This event is now fully booked.
Altaf Awan, Javed Latif, Nanda Bandalamudi and Imran Bhatti would like to invite 60 delegates to the Midlands Hernia Symposium and the Trainee LapPass® competition with presentation of the ALSGBI LapPass® 1st Prize Medal on the Friday 6th of October 2023.

There will be an evening of talks including laparoscopic hernia surgery in the emergent and elective setting as well as robotic hernia surgery. We look forward to sharing videos, techniques, use of mesh as well as use of ICG.

Following the talks there will be a dinner with an opportunity to meet colleagues interested in hernia surgery.

All requests to enter the trainee competition and to attend should be sent to javed.latif@nhs.net. Applications will be awarded preferentially to ALSGBI members and then on a first come, first served basis.

There will be no cost to attend due to kind sponsorship from Karl Storz and Medtronic.

3 CPD points for Faculty conducting LapPass® assessment and 3 CPD points for delegates attending the symposium.

Indo UK Surgicon, Edinburgh - 9th & 10th October 2023
2023-10-09 09:00 - 2023-10-10 16:00 (Europe/London)
To find out more, and register, please click on the image below. “Early Bird” rates apply until July 31st.

Highlights of the Scientific Program

Theme for the Conference: Excellence and Safety in MAS
lndoUK Surgicon Consensus Guidelines meet on various subspecialties of MAS
Robotic surgery, Upper GI and Colorectal Surgery, Bariatric Surgery, Endoscopic Surgery and Hernia
Award Free Paper presentation & Best Master Video presentation for Faculty / Delegates
Best E Poster presentation for Higher Surgical Trainees / Surgical postgraduates
State of the Art lectures, Panel Discussions and Debates.
lndoUK Surgicon Quiz with prize money of 1000 pounds for the lucky winner
Edinburgh City Tour for delegates / spouse
Optional Scottish tours (Highland tours, Classic Scottish self-drive distillery tour etc)

Surgical Research Online Teaching Course - 1st, 8th, 15th & 22nd November 2023 at 6:00 PM GMT
2023-11-01 18:00 - 19:30 (Europe/London)
Surgical Research Online Teaching Course – 1st, 8th, 15th & 22nd November 2023 at 6:00 PM GMT
Have you ever wanted to write a paper, but have no idea where to begin? Have you ever considered starting a database, but think it is scary and confusing? Have you ever wanted to explore the academic side of medicine, but found yourself lost in the vast sea of knowledge available? Then this is the right course for you!
The Portsmouth Colorectal team invite you to join us for the first edition of our online Surgical Research Teaching course. This online, weekly four-part event aims to give you a foundation in research through sharing our practical experience and knowledge, to make it easier for enthusiastic and ambitious clinicians without prior experience to start participating in research. Over these four weeks we will guide you through the basics of statistical knowledge, the principles and benefits of audits and Quality Improvement projects, the essentials of writing a manuscript and publishing a paper, and how to present and disseminate your research. Attendance is free, but prior registration through our Eventbrite page is mandatory:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/surgical-research-teaching-series-tickets-725717389247?aff=oddtdtcreator
If you attend at least 3 out of 4 sessions, we will provide you with a certificate confirming your attendance. This course is aimed at any clinician with an interest in research, and we hope to see you all there ! The platform used will be Zoom.

Frontiers in Colorectal & Intestinal Diseases Conference, London/Virtual - 8th to 10th November 2023
2023-11-08 08:00 - 2023-11-10 17:30 (Europe/London)
To learn more, and register, please click on the image immediately below

The Congress will cover a broad range of topics, all of which are multidisciplinary, and encompass real issues that we deal with day-to-day in our clinics, presented by leading experts.
We will also present cutting edge research, and are honoured to have James East (UK) as our Sir Francis Avery Jones Visiting Professor, Eloy Espín Basany (Spain) as our Sir Alan Parks Visiting Professor, Rodrigo Perez (Brazil) delivering the Professor John Lennard-Jones State of the Art Lecture and Andrea Cercek (USA), who will be delivering the Basil Morson State of the Art Lecture.
We will combine medical, endoscopic, radiological, oncological, surgical, nursing and nutritional expertise throughout the programme, and also ensure that our patients’ voice is loudly heard.
The Congress is organised into a number of plenary sessions:
On Wednesday, we have sessions focusing on emergencies in colorectal cancer management, screening and diagnosis of colorectal neoplasia, endoscopic and surgical approaches to managing colorectal neoplasia, and the science of prehabilitation.
On Thursday, we will start with hearing the patients’ voice expressing their perspective on what is successful cancer treatment. This will be followed by how to best manage right-sided colorectal cancer, sessions on frontiers in colorectal cancer imaging, macro-management of colorectal cancer (is centralisation the solution?), cancer genetics and the role of immunotherapy.
Also on Thursday, we have a parallel meeting for inflammatory bowel disease, with sessions on ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, and an afternoon dedicated to developing and delivering consistent models of care for monitoring patients, diet and IBD, and mental health issues in IBD patients.
On Friday, we will look at rectal cancer management, rare and complex cancers and the aftermath of colorectal cancer and its treatment.
We conclude our symposium with an interactive informal session with all the leading lights coming together for what should be an enlightening and entertaining discussion in ‘Have I got views for you’.
We would like to take this opportunity to express our gratitude to all sponsors for their support and contribution to this Congress.
We hope that you will find the next few days interesting, stimulating, educational and, at times, controversial.
We wish you an enjoyable time in London for the 21st Meeting of the Frontiers Congress.

Professor Ailsa Hart, Dean

BADS Day Case General Surgery Virtual Conference - 8th November 2023
2023-11-08 10:00 - 16:30 (Europe/London)
To learn more, and register, please click on the image immediately below, There is a 20% discount code available: HCUK20KH. If you cannot attend on the day, you will have full access to the recordings afterwards.

A Joint British Association of Day Surgery & HCUK Virtual Conference
The presence of dedicated, knowledgeable, multi-skilled day surgery practitioners (the day surgery team) is essential in ensuring safe and efficient day surgery service delivery with the best patient experience. This one-day virtual conference aims to provide support for day surgery teams in achieving these goals. Good clinical practice, accompanied by explanation of underlying principles, at each stage of the day surgery pathway will be reviewed, along with discussion of when it is acceptable to question traditional practice, how the day surgery team can contribute to successful development of new day surgery pathways and inform development and innovation of multi-skilling within the day surgery process.
Current pressures faced by the NHS for the recovery of surgery following the Covid-19 pandemic has focused attention on increasing day surgery delivery. The day surgery team is essential to the success of this so join us to learn how to be even better in achieving your goals.
This conference will enable you to:

Network with colleagues across the day surgery team
Reflect on the different roles of the day surgery team and your own practice
Learn from and discuss practice in different day surgery units
Identify strategies to enhance and support interprofessional working
Ensure you are up to date with the latest national practice
Supports CPD professional development and acts as revalidation evidence. This course provides 5Hrs training for CPD subject to peer group approval for revalidation purposes

About the British Association of Day Surgery (BADS)
The British Association of Day Surgery (BADS) is a multidisciplinary organisation constituted from surgeons, anaesthetists, allied healthcare professionals including nurses, advanced nursing practitioners, operating department practitioners, anaesthetic practitioners, perioperative assistants, physiotherapists and hospital managers. It is committed to promoting excellence in day surgery via its educational activities and publications and collaboration with other organisations including Getting it Right First Time and The Centre for Perioperative Care. Membership benefits include: free online access to the Journal of One-Day Surgery and educational resources (e.g. previous annual conference presentations, tutorials and a day surgery unit directory, which is to launched later this year), discounted registration fees for the BADS Annual Conference and HCUK-BADS conferences, eligibility to apply for the BADS Educational Grant, and complementary membership of the International Association of Ambulatory Surgery.
Further information is available from the BADS website: www.bads.co.uk

ALSGBI Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) - 30th November to 2nd December 2023
2023-11-30 08:00 - 2023-12-02 16:30 (Europe/London)

BADS Day Case Emergency General Surgery Virtual Conference - 7th December 2023
2023-12-07 10:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London)
To learn more, and register, please click on the image immediately below. There is a 20% discount code available: HCUK20KH. If you cannot attend on the day, you will have full access to the recordings afterwards.

By attending this conference you will learn how to offer high-quality, efficient ambulatory emergency surgery pathways, utilise the best technology available, for the benefit of our patients, and make the best use of our valuable and limited healthcare resources.
The UK has a very strong international reputation for excellence in day surgery care, which is driven by a number of factors including high quality research, an emphasis on efficient use of NHS resources including infrastructure and workforce and not least, dynamic clinical leaders, examples of which we will be hearing from today.
The rationale for effective elective day surgery is well understood and whilst work continues to improve care in this area, the provision of day case/ambulatory emergency & urgent surgical care has been a recent focus of research and healthcare reform. This is because outcomes in emergency surgery have been shown to be poor compared to other countries and compared to elective surgical patients. I believe that we can and should be offering high-quality, efficient ambulatory emergency surgery pathways, utilising the best technology available, for the benefit of our patients and making the best use of our valuable and limited healthcare resources.
This conference will enable you to:

Network with colleagues working to improve day case emergency general surgery care
Understand the fundamental principles of successful emergency surgery ambulatory care pathways
Appreciate what data is available to measure performance in emergency general surgery and how to use this for benchmarking
Identify key strategies for implementation of emergency surgery ambulatory care
Learn what technology is available and how this might improve surgical ambulatory care
Support your continuing professional development (CPD) and provide evidence for revalidation. This course provides 4 hours of education to support your appraisal process subject to peer group approval

About the British Association of Day Surgery (BADS)

The British Association of Day Surgery (BADS) is a multidisciplinary organisation constituted from surgeons, anaesthetists, allied healthcare professionals including nurses, advanced nursing practitioners, operating department practitioners, anaesthetic practitioners, perioperative assistants, physiotherapists and hospital managers. It is committed to promoting excellence in day surgery via its educational activities and publications and collaboration with other organisations including Getting it Right First Time and The Centre for Perioperative Care. Membership benefits include: free online access to the Journal of One-Day Surgery and educational resources (e.g. previous annual conference presentations, tutorials and a day surgery unit directory, which is to launched later this year), discounted registration fees for the BADS Annual Conference and HCUK-BADS conferences, eligibility to apply for the BADS Educational Grant, and complementary membership of the International Association of Ambulatory Surgery.
Further information is available from the BADS website: www.bads.co.uk

21st Annual IAGES Conference - 1st to 4th February 2024
2024-02-01 08:00 - 2024-02-04 17:00 (Asia/Kolkata)

EAES Winter Meeting - 22nd to 24th February 2024
2024-02-22 08:00 - 2024-02-24 17:00 (Europe/Brussels)

AMASI & ALSGBI Human Factors WEBINAR - 7th March at 2:30 PM UK time
2024-03-07 14:30 - 16:00 (Europe/London)
To learn more, and register, please click on the image immediately below. Please note that Indian Standard Time on this date will be 5:30 hours ahead of UK time.

48th ASiT Annual Conference - 8th to 10th March 2024
2024-03-08 08:00 - 2024-03-10 17:00 (Europe/London)

SurgTech 2024 Annual Conference - 21st & 22nd March 2024
2024-03-21 08:30 - 2024-03-22 16:30 (Europe/London)
To learn more, and register, please click on the image immediately below
SurgTech 2024 brings together the research strengths of the NIHR Surgical MedTech Co-operative, the Centre for HealthTech Innovation, and Leeds BRC Surgery Theme with methodological expertise in Surgical In Vitro Diagnostics and Devices, Leeds CTRU, and clinical translational capabilities through Leeds Teaching Hospitals Innovation PopUp.
This exciting two-day event will bring together clinical academics, allied health professionals, researchers from the engineering and physical sciences, methodologists, public and patients, industry, and experts in market access, medical device regulation and commercialisation in a truly multi-disciplinary forum to build networks, explore opportunities for new collaborations, and celebrate recent successes
