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Description
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This course is designed for advanced laparoscopic General and Colorectal surgeons
who wish to explore hand access laparoscopic surgery (HALS) with the GelPort system
and Single Site GI Surgery with the GelPOINT® advanced access platform. The program
is limited to 12 participants to maximize the hands-on experience. The course covers
Single Site Cholecystectomy, Appendectomy, Bowel Resection and other solid organ
procedures. The HALS portion of the workshop will review approaches for left, sigmoid
and total colectomies.
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GelPort Course Objectives
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Learn how the GelPort system enables HALS.
- Identify indications for HALS, including as a laparoscopic alternative to open
conversion
- Review intestinal anatomy as it relates to HALS
- Cover oncologic principles of HALS for intestinal resection
- Investigate principles for both benign and malignant colon disease
- Apply HALS techniques for hemostasis, soft tissue dissection and anastomosis
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GelPOINT Course Objectives
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Learn how the GelPOINT advanced access platform enables single site surgery.
Explore tools and techniques, including:
- Instrumentation
- Camera operation
- Trocar placement
- Anastomotic methods
- Indications and limitations
- Visualization and instrument manipulation
- Patient selection, benefits, risks and challenges
- Patient education, documentation and reimbursement
- Anesthetic considerations
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Upcoming Courses
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Saturday, September 25, 2010*
| Red Bank, NJ, USA |
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Saturday, September 25, 2010*
| San Diego, CA, USA |
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Saturday, October 16, 2010*
| Atlanta, GA, USA |
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Sunday, October 24, 2010*
| Celebration, FL, USA |
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Friday, November 05, 2010*
| Burlington, MA, USA |
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Saturday, November 06, 2010*
| San Francisco, CA, USA |
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* Indicates GelPOINT & GelPort course
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Description
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This is course is designed for Urologists who wish to explore hand access laparoscopic
surgery (HALS) with the GelPort system and Single Site Urologic Surgery with the
GelPOINT® advanced access platform. The program is limited to 12 participants to
maximize the hands-on experience. The course covers HALS & Single Site urologic
procedures.
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GelPort Course Objectives
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Learn how the GelPort system enables HALS.
- Describe HALS laparoscopic instrumentation
- Identify and discuss patient selection
- Patient positioning
- Device placement and accessory ports
- Hilar control
- How to perform a HALS Nephrectomy
- How to perform a HALS Nephroureterectomy
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GelPOINT Course Objectives
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Learn how the GelPOINT advanced access platform enables Single Site Urologic procedures.
Explore tools and techniques, including:
- Instrumentation
- Camera operation
- Trocar placement
- Tips and tricks
- Complications and pitfalls
- Indications and limitations
- Control of renal hilum
- Integration into clinical practice
- Patient education, documentation and reimbursement
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Upcoming Courses
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* Indicates GelPOINT & GelPort course
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