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Past events

  • Thu 10 Sept
    CEC, Royal Stoke University Hospital
    10 Sept 2026, 09:00 – 17:00
    CEC, Royal Stoke University Hospital, Newcastle Rd, Stoke-on-Trent ST4 6QG, UK
    This one-day intensive course aims to equip surgical trainees with an interest in General Surgery with the skills and knowledge to tackle a safe cholecystectomy. It aims to build upon current knowledge and develop procedural skills within a supportive and constructive learning environment.
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  • 15 Sept 2026, 19:00 – 20:00
    Online Webinar
    This one-hour session will bring together leading UK upper GI surgeons to discuss current, evidence-based approaches to oesophageal perforation. You’ll hear practical insights on both endoscopic and surgical strategies, with a focus on techniques that are changing everyday practice.
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    A fully comprehensive FRCS Part 2 preparation course combining in-depth online revision and intensive face-to-face training. Don't miss out!
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  • 16 Jul 2026, 08:30 – 15:50
    Education Centre, Barnsley Hospital, Gawber Rd, Barnsley S75 2EP, UK
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  • 07 Jul 2026, 19:00 – 20:00
    Webinar
    Linx, Refluxstop, Transoral incisionless Fundoplication (TIF), and Stretta are relatively new modalities for treating reflux disease. In this webinar, we have invited experts who have experience with a few of these innovative treatments and will share their experiences with these treatments compared
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  • Fri 01 May
    CEC, Royal Stoke University Hospital
    01 May 2026, 09:00 – 17:00
    CEC, Royal Stoke University Hospital, Newcastle Rd, Stoke-on-Trent ST4 6QG, UK
    This one-day intensive course aims to equip surgical trainees with an interest in General Surgery with the skills and knowledge to tackle a safe cholecystectomy. It aims to build upon current knowledge and develop procedural skills within a supportive and constructive learning environment.
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  • 08 Apr 2026, 09:00 – 09 Apr 2026, 16:00
    Kirklands Hospital, Fallside Rd, Bothwell, Glasgow G71 8BB, UK
    A 2 day hands-on course on advanced gallbladder and bile duct surgery, with a focus on laparoscopic bile duct exploration and complex cholecystectomies
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  • Fri 27 Feb
    Winchester
    27 Feb 2026, 08:00
    Winchester, 9 The Cl, Winchester SO23 9LS, UK
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  • 24 Jan 2026, 09:00 – 17:00
    Zoom
    FRCS Mock Examination (OG/HPB) Course
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  • 10 Jan 2026, 19:00 – 11 Jan 2026, 23:00
    Zoom
    Oesophagogastric (OG) Specalist Interest Revision Course for FRCS Section 2
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  • Multiple Dates
    Sun 08 Dec
    Cosham
    08 Dec 2024, 09:00 – 16:00
    Cosham, Cosham, Portsmouth PO6 3LY, UK
    The national basic robotic skills course for surgical trainees
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  • 05 Dec 2024, 08:00 – 06 Dec 2024, 17:00
    Torquay, Newton Rd, Torquay TQ2 7AA, UK
    2 day intensive lap USS accreditation course
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  • 01 Mar 2023, 19:00 – 02 Mar 2023, 19:00
    www.alsgbi.org
    Essential interview practice for CST and ST3 interviews
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  • Wed 15 Feb
    Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trus
    15 Feb 2023, 08:00 – 25 Feb 2023, 08:00
    Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trus, Milton Rd, Portsmouth PO3 6AD, UK
    Contact roboticUGI@porthosp.nhs.uk
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  • 23 Jun 2022, 08:30 – 24 Jun 2022, 13:00
    Torquay, Torquay TQ2 7AA, UK
    This two day Royal College of Surgeons approved course concentrates on laparoscopic bile duct exploration. The first day covers evidence for practice, patient selection, surgical techniques, the ‘pit falls’ of starting a service, getting the right equipment.
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  • 21 Apr 2022, 13:30 – 22 Apr 2022, 13:00
    Torquay, Torquay TQ2 7AA, UK
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  • 11 Mar 2022, 20:30 – 12 Mar 2022, 13:00
    Torquay, Torquay TQ2 7AA, UK
    This two day Royal College of Surgeons approved course concentrates on laparoscopic bile duct exploration. The first day covers evidence for practice, patient selection, surgical techniques, the ‘pit falls’ of starting a service, getting the right equipment.
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  • 13 Jan 2022, 08:30 – 14 Jan 2022, 02:30
    Torquay, Torquay TQ2 7AA, UK
    This two day Royal College of Surgeons approved unique course is designed to concentrate on aspects of advanced hiatal surgery that senior trainees may have limited exposure to in training and junior consultants may feel least confident with in their clinical practice.
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SOUTH WEST HERNIA SYMPOSIUM
IMPERIAL HOTEL, TORQUAY

11-12TH SEPTEMBER 2025

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