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ECTOPIC PREGNANCY : DIAGNOSIS AND LAPAROSCOPIC MANAGEMENT STUDY DAY

at the Postgraduate Centre, Watford General Hospital

This twice yearly workshop has been established since 2000, and is both well attended and well received.
Designed with Obstetricians and Gynaecologists in mind, the day covers algorithms for use with serial serum beta HCG and transvaginal scanning as an aid to the diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy, plus the teaching of surgical skills for the treatment of ectopic pregnancies using operative laparoscopy.

Course Programme

9.00am - 9.15am Registration and coffee

9.15am - 9.30am Introduction and aims of the course (LMI)

9.30am - 10.05am Transvaginal Scanning (NA)

10.05am - 10.40am Laparoscopic Instruments (IC)

10.40am - 11.00am Coffee

11.00am - 11.30am Laparoscopic Management of Ectopic Pregnancy &

video demonstration (MP)

11.30 - 12.00pm Salpingectomy: Endoloop Salpingostomy

12.00 - 12.30pm Discussion

12.30 - 1.30pm Lunch

1.30pm - 5.00pm Skills circuits to include Retrieval bags Diathermy Endo loops Ectopic simulator Dissection skills Retrieval Bags, Diathermy, Endoloops, Ectopic Simulator, Dissection Skills, Manual Dexterity Testing and Retrieval Pouches

5.00pm - 5.15pm Discussion, Close & Distribution of Certificates