Advanced Minimal Access Upper GI Surgery
By Apollo Simulation Centre
Description
Minimal access surgery (MAS) has seen remarkable advancements over the past two decades, offering benefits such as shorter hospital stays, reduced analgesic use, and improved cosmetic outcomes compared to traditional surgery. However, MAS can also present unexpected complications, requiring cautious and skilled practice. The Advanced Minimal Access Upper GI (aMAS Upper GI) programme is designed to help participants learn evidence-based principles and improve their surgical techniques. Hands-on training at the Apollo Simulation Centre (ASC) will refine participants’ skills, reducing the risk of complications. This programme is tailored to both beginners and experienced professionals, covering fundamental topics such as ergonomic principles, dissection, tissue approximation techniques, and anesthetic considerations, along with advanced laparoscopic procedures in upper gastrointestinal surgery.
CME Credits
ASC is applying for certification as a comprehensive Accredited Education Institute by Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University. Once accredited, CME credit points will be added to all ASC courses.
Resolution of Conflicts of Interest (COI)
It is important to note that, apart from the instruments presented in sessions, neither ASC nor the invited speakers are motivated to promote any specific medical device brands. Participants are free to use any brand of their choice. The ASC’s industrial and research partners are not involved in the development or organisation of programmes or the selection of experts. All faculty members and healthcare professionals are committed to maintaining professional autonomy and independence in their relationships with the medical device industry.
Learning Outcomes
- Perform dissection and tissue approximation tasks based on evidence-based surgical principles.
- Understand and manage complications associated with minimal access surgery.
- Gain expert knowledge on recent advances in minimal access upper GI procedures.
- Safely and effectively use laparoscopic instruments, ensuring regular maintenance.
- Improve surgical performance through simulation experience and advanced assessment.
- Enhance non-technical skills, such as surgical team setup, resource management, and unit organization.
Course Price: ₹0.00
Course Duration:
3 Days
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Webinars, panels and small group discussions
Equipment, instrument and procedure demonstrations
Dry laboratory training on all technical aspect of MAS
Live demonstrations/master videos of various surgical procedures
Wet lab for hands-on experience during selected courses
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Curriculum
Online Course Module
All didactic lectures will be available as online modules for candidates interested in online-only certification and to all onsite course participants to prepare for the contact course well in advance. All the required theory knowledge will be learnt through this web platform. There will be a Q&A section available after each lecture to interact with the faculty for any additional doubts to be clarified.
| S. No | Topic | Faculty | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | |||
| 1 | Introduction to laparoscopy | Dr. Prasanna Kumar | History and development |
| 2 | Basic ergonomic principles | Dr. Raj Palaniappan | Ergonomics of setup and access |
| 3 | Laparoscopic instruments | Dr. Prem Balachandran | Image chain, lap trolley |
| 4 | Energy sources | Dr. Venkat Subraminaim | Electrosurgery, ultrasonics |
| 5 | Tissue approximation | Dr. Raj Palaniappan | Suturing, staplers, glue |
| 6 | Access techniques | Dr. Muralidharan | Pneumoperitoneum creation |
| 7 | Equipment maintenance | Dr. Nikhilesh Krishna | Safety, sterilisation, storage |
| 8 | Troubleshooting | Dr. Raj Palaniappan | Tips to ovecome difficulties |
| 9 | Anaesthetic considerations | Dr. Elayaraja SM | ERAS, specific considerations |
| 10 | Robotic surgery | Dr. Sudeepta Kumar | Instrumentation to OR set up |
| Speciality | |||
| 11 | Upper GI anatomy and radiology | Dr. T.G. Balachander | Esophagus, stomach, duodenum |
| 12 | Surgery for reflux and hiatus hernia | Dr. Ramkumar K | Nissen, toupet fundoplications |
| 13 | Surgery for achalasia cardia | Dr. Sudeepta Kumar | Cardiomytomy and fundoplication |
| 14 | Laparoscopic esophagectomy | Dr. J.K.A Jameel | Indications, steps, and outcomes |
| 15 | Thoracoscopic esophageal surgery | Dr. J.K.A Jameel | “ |
| 16 | Benign gastric surgeries | Dr. T.G. Balachander | “ |
| 17 | Gastric bypass surgeries | Dr. Ram Kumar | “ |
| 18 | Lap gastrectomy and LN dissection | Dr. Sudeepta Kumar | “ |
| 19 | Therapeutic upper GI endoscopy | Dr. Ubal Dhus | Resections, complication management |
| 20 | Complications and management | Dr. Santosh Anand | Upper GI complication management |
Onsite Course Module
The three day contact course is aimed at providing practical knowledge about everything that one needs to know about minimal access upper GI surgery. This is achieved by way of 50% of time spent on panel discussions, live surgical demonstrations and 50% time on hands on training including dry and simulation laboratory.
Day 1: ASC
| Time | Event | Location | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08:45 | Registration and pairing | Lounge | Welcoming of participants |
| 09:00 | D1: Instruments | Endosuite | Image chain, lap trolley |
| 09:45 | D2: Basic principles | Endosuite | Ergonomics of set-up and access |
| 10:30 | D3: Access techniques (esophagectomy) | Endosuite | Creation of working space |
| 11:00 | Coffee Break | ||
| 11:15 | H1: Access and dexterity (gastrectomy) | Endosuite | Scope and instrument handling |
| 12:00 | H2: Dissection and shears | Endosuite | Dissection and scissors exercise |
| 12:30 | Lunch Break | ||
| 13:30 | H3: Knotting and clipping | Skills lab | Step by step approaches |
| 14:15 | H4: Electrosurgery | Skills lab | Advantages and disadvantages |
| 15:00 | Coffee/Tea – Lounge | ||
| 15:15 | P1: Thoraco laparoscopy | Board room | Endoloop, ligaclips |
| 15:45 | P2: Esophagectomy master video | Board room | Diathermy exercises |
| 16:15 | Summary | Skills lab | Views, recap and group photo |
| 16:30 | End of Day 1 | ||
Day 2: ASC
| Time | Event | Location | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08:30 | Overview | Lounge | Pairing |
| 08:45 | H5: Intracorporeal suturing | Skills lab | Needle handling, suturing |
| 09:30 | H6: Stapling | Skills lab | Stapling techniques |
| 10:15 | Coffee Break | ||
| 11:15 | P3: Upper GI complications | Board room | How to overcome difficulties |
| 11:45 | P4: Upper GI mishap videos | Board room | Edited Videos |
| 12:30 | Lunch Break | ||
| 13:30 | M1: Haital dissection | Skills lab | Simulation model |
| 14:00 | M2: Fundoplication | Skills lab | “ |
| 15:00 | Coffee Break | ||
| 15:15 | M3: Gastric stapling | Skills lab | Simulation model |
| 16:00 | M4: Gastroenterostomy | Skills lab | “ |
| 16:45 | Summary and feedback | Lounge | Views and recap |
| 17:00 | End of Day 2 | ||
Day 3: ASC
| Time | Event | Location | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08:00 | Overview | Lounge | Pairing |
| 08:15 | S1: Available surgery | Skills lab | Step by step approach |
| 09:30 | Move to wet lab or live surgery | Skills lab | |
| 13:30 | Lunch Break | ||
| 14:00 | E1: OSCE | Skills lab | Practical exam |
| 15:00 | Coffee Break | ||
| 15:15 | E2: Results and certification | Lounge | Analysis of performance |
| 15:45 | Summary | Lounge | Views and feedbacks |
| 16:00 | End of the Course | ||
D: Demonstration by faculty
H: Hand-on practical session
P: Panel discussion
S: Surgical demonstration
M: Model simulator
E: Examination
Faculty
Patron
Dr. Prasanna Kumar Reddy
Consultant Surgeon,
Department of Surgical Gastroenterology,
Apollo Hospitals, Chennai
Program Director
Dr. Muralidharan M
Consultant Surgeon,
Department of General Surgery,
Apollo Cradle Hospitals, Chennai
Course Convenor
Dr. Raj Palaniappan
Director and Lead Surgeon,
Institute of Bariatrics,
Apollo Hospitals, Chennai
Course Co-ordinator
Dr. Sudeepta Kumar Swain
Consultant,
Robotic Gastrointestinal Surgeon,
Apollo Hospitals, Chennai
Faculty
Dr. J.K.A. Jameel
Consultant,
Apollo Hospitals, Chennai
Dr. T.G. Balachander
Senior Consultant,
General and Laparoscopic Surgery,
Apollo Hospitals, Chennai
Dr. Ramkumar K
Consultant Surgeon,
Department of Surgical Gastroenterology,
Apollo Hospitals, Chennai
Dr. Santosh Anand
Consultant,
Minimally invasive HPB and GI Surgeon,
Apollo Hospitals, Chennai
Dr. Charles Mano Sylus
Consultant Surgeon,
Department of General Surgery,
Apollo Speciality Hospitals, Vanagaram, Chennai
Dr. Ubal Das
Consultant Gastroenterology,
Apollo Hospitals, Chennai
Fee
Note
- INR: Inclusive of GST payable on submission of application.
- All above-mentioned fees are applicable only for Indian nationals. Conversion and bank charges for international payments will be additional.
Documents Required
- The applicant should enclose a valid postgraduate degree certificate.
- Postgraduate students should submit their undergraduate certificate and letter from Head of the Department.
- Address proof (Aadhar card/Passport).
- Kindly note that all the applications shall be screened and selected by the course convenor.
