LAPAROSCOPIC

GENERAL
SURGERY
COURSES

Courses from
January to June 2018

Course Directors
Dr. Abhay Dalvi
Dr. Deepraj Bhandarkar
Dr. Suresh Deshpande

Chairman
Prof. Tehemton E. Udwadia

Consultant
Dr. Ulhas S. Gadgil

CEMAST is an autonomous body, run by surgeons for

surgeons, not for commerce, not for profit, purely an
academic initiative. The only Indian center to provide
extensive HANDS-ON TRAINING for all surgical specialities
in Minimal Access Surgery under expert faculty supervision.
 Course Dates
Comprehensive Laparoscopic 10th Jan - 13th Jan
14th Mar - 17th Mar
Surgery Course 23rd Apr - 26th Apr
focused on 30th May - 2nd Jun
Cholecystectomy and Appendicectomy

Course Outline
Laparoscopic surgery has become an
integral part of every surgeon’s
practice. Procedures like diagnostic
laparoscopy, biopsy, cholecystectomy
and appendicectomy are now a patient
demand as also a surgeon’s
preference. This is true even in the
most remote part of our world. Patients
want to recover faster and get back to
work quickly. Every surgeon practicing
today needs to understand the
principles and fundamentals of
laparoscopic surgery and avoid
compromises and complications. This
four day comprehensive course
encompasses “all-in-one with
certification” to fulfill the dreams of any
surgeon wishing to practice safe
laparoscopic surgery.

Knot-tying and suturing in laparoscopic

surgery has been the “Achilles’ heel” of
novices and sometimes even of an
advanced laparoscopic surgeon. The
course promises extensive training in
this aspect with dedicated hours in the
simulation as well as Porcine tissue
laboratories to perfect skills including
suturing.
 Course
Highlights
Course Objectives
• To understand the philosophy and
ergonomics (less strain- better performance)
• Lectures by expert faculty
• To gain proficiency in two-handed dissection
and improve hand-eye co-ordination • Supervised training in simulation
and porcine tissue laboratories
• To familiarize oneself with laparoscopic
knot-tying and suturing, diagnostic laparoscopy • Special hands-on module on Upper
(anatomy of the hiatal region and the variations) GI Flexible Endoscopy on GI Mentor
• To review indications, technical details and • Hands-on session on Lap Mentor
possible pitfalls in laparoscopic
cholecystectomy, appendicectomy and • Plenty of opportunity for informal
diagnostic laparoscopy interaction with the faculty
• To understand prevention and management of • Emphasis on knot-tying and suturing
complications of various laparoscopic
procedures

• Surgical postgraduates

• Experienced surgeons who have hesitated to embark into

Who Should laparoscopic surgery
Attend? • Surgeons getting initiated in laparoscopic surgery

• Surgeons performing laparoscopic surgery who wish to

consolidate their knowledge and skills

Course duration: 4 days

Course fees (inclusive of GST):
India and SAARC Countries:
Practicing surgeons: ` 31,000/-
* Surgical Residents: ` 23,500/-
International Participants: $ 1000
* Attach photocopy of latest identity card of the teaching institute, with registration form.
Course Program

Day 1

08:30 am: Registration and Welcome

Theoretical sessions
• Philosophy and set-up of laparoscopic surgery including
ergonomics
• Endo-vision systems, hand instruments and their correct
use (lecture and demonstration)
• Access techniques and trocar insertion (lecture and
demonstration)
• Diagnostic Laparoscopy (lecture and videos)

Hands-on simulation laboratory session

• Exercises level I
(handling objects, holding camera, insertion of Veress
needle and trocar, special attention to left hand movement)
• Exercises level II
(cutting, dissection, multidirectional movements using
simulated objects)

05:30 pm: Close

10:45 am to 11:00 am Tea break

01:00 pm to 02:00 pm Lunch
03:30 pm to 03:45 pm Tea break
Day 2

09:00 am

Theoretical sessions
• Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy (lecture and videos)
• Laparoscopic Appendicectomy (lecture and videos)
• Energy sources in laparoscopic surgery
• Orienting a needle and suturing (lecture and demonstration)

Hands-on training on harvested Porcine tissue

• Exercises level III
(intracorporeal and extra-corporeal knotting on simulated
bowel / tissue)
• Exercises level IV
(intracorporeal suturing - interrupted and continuous)

05:30 pm: Close

10:30 am to 10:45 am Tea break

01:15 pm to 02:00 pm Lunch
03:00 pm to 03:15 pm Tea break
Course Program

Day 3

09:00 am

Theoretical sessions
• Care, maintenance and sterilization of instruments
• Difficult Cholecystectomy (lecture and videos)
• Prevention and management of complications

Hands-on training - Porcine tissue lab

• Carboperitoneum
• Insertion of Veress needle and trocar
• Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
• Laparoscopic Appendicectomy
• Suturing techniques - intracorporeal and extracorporeal

05:30 pm: Close

11:00 am to 11:15 am Tea break

01:00 pm to 01:45 pm Lunch
05:00 pm to 05:15 pm Tea break
 Day 4

09:00 am

Edited or unedited videos

Special Hands-on module on

Upper GI Flexible Endoscopy on GI Mentor

• MCQs
• Feedback
• Certification
• For Course
• 4 CME points from MMC

One Hour sessions on medico legal issues by

Dr Gopinath Shenoy

05:00 pm: Close

10:30 am to 10:45 am Tea break

12:30 pm to 01:30 pm Lunch
03:30 pm to 03:45 pm Tea break

Note: This course program is subject to modification. Course agenda will be provided on the first day of the course.
 Photo

Faculty Panel
Dr. Agrawal Jugal (Mumbai)
Dr. Bakhshi Girish (Mumbai)
Dr. Bhansali Hemant (Mumbai)
Dr. Bhat M. G. (Bangalore)
Dr. Borgaonkar Vijay (Aurangabad)
Dr. Dave Sandeep (Raipur)
Dr. Deshpande Aparna (Mumbai)
Dr. Dharap Satish (Mumbai)
Dr. Dumbre Ramesh (Pune)
Dr. Easwaramoorthy S. (Erode)
Dr. Gadgil Mandar (Thane)
Dr. Ganatra Ashish (Rajkot)
Dr. Gode Dilip (Nagpur)
Dr. Goel Amitabh (Indore)
Dr. Katara Avinash (Mumbai)
Dr. Kelkar Dhananjay (Pune)
Dr. Khanna Subhash (Guwahati)
Dr. Kulkarni Jyotsna (Pune)
Dr. Kurlekar Utkrant (Pune)
Dr. Masurkar Ashwin (Gokak)
Dr. Nande Anand (Mumbai)
Dr. Rege Sameer (Mumbai)
Dr. Shah Rajesh (Ahmedabad)
Dr. Shinde Jaisingh (Pune)
Dr. Siddhesh G. (Mysore)
Dr. Suryawanshi Pravin (Aurangabad)
Dr. Thapar Pinky (Mumbai)
Dr. Utture Shivkumar (Mumbai)

International Advisory Board

Dr. Alberto Chousleb (Mexico)
Prof. Alfred Cuschieri (UK)
Dr. Barry Salky (USA)
Prof. Davide Lomanto (Singapore)
Dr. Desmond H. Birkett (Canada)
Dr. George Berci (USA)
Dr. Gerald Marks (USA)
Dr. Haytham N. El-Salhat (UAE)
Dr. Jacques Perissat (France)
Dr. John Hunter (USA)
Dr. Jorge Cervantes (Mexico)
Dr. Samuel Shuchleib (Mexico)
Dr. Towhidul Alam (Bangladesh)
 Course Date
Laparoscopic Knot-tying 12th Feb - 13th Feb
and Suturing in Surgery

Course Outline
There is one difference between an
average laparoscopic surgeon and an
advanced laparoscopic surgeon – it is the
ability to take a suture and tie a knot. A
laparoscopic surgeon cannot or does not
progress to advanced procedures without
this in his / her armamentarium. It is this
ability that can even get a surgeon out of
difficult situations in basic laparoscopic
procedures.

This course is designed to give the

participants an in-depth and step-by-step
understanding with extensive hands-on
experience of laparoscopic knot-tying and
suturing. Dedicated / Eminent National
Faculty will be by your side to help and
guide you through each step.
 Course
Highlights

Course Objectives
• Learn to tie laparoscopic • Two-day extensive hands-on course
extracorporeal knots
• Lectures by expert faculty
• Learn to make an endoloop
• Supervised training in simulation
• Learn to take interrupted and and Porcine tissue laboratories
continuous intracorporeal sutures
• Plenty of opportunity for informal
interaction with the expert faculty

• Special session on 3D Suturing

Who Should
Attend?

• Surgical postgraduates

• Surgeons wishing to master laparoscopic knotting and suturing

• Surgeons with previous experience of laparoscopic surgery

who wish to progress and perform advanced / complex
laparoscopic procedures

Course duration: 2 days

Course fees (inclusive of GST):
India and SAARC Countries:
Practicing surgeons: ` 15,500/-
* Surgical Residents: ` 12,500/-
International Participants: $ 350
* Attach photocopy of latest identity card of the teaching institute, with registration form.
Course Program

Day 1

08:30 am: Registration and Welcome

Theoretical / demonstration sessions

• Suture materials and needles in laparoscopic surgery
• Instruments, extracorporeal knots, endoloops
• Instruments, ergonomics and principles of extracorporeal
and intracorporeal knotting and suturing
• Demonstration of extracorporeal and intracorporeal knot
and application
• Problem solving and self-assessment

Hands-on simulation laboratory session

• Practice - tying of knots
• Co-axial knotting
• Difficult but co-axial angles
• Sectoral knotting

05:30 pm: Close

10:00 am to 10:15 am Tea break

01:00 pm to 02:00 pm Lunch
03:00 pm to 03:15 pm Tea break
 Day 2

09:00 am

Hands-on simulation laboratory

(demonstration and practice) session
• Instruments and ways of holding a needle
(presentation and demonstration)
• Taking a stitch (demonstration)

Hands-on training on harvested Porcine tissue

• Closure of stomach / bowel perforation
• Anastomosis
• Gastrotomy

Special session on 3D suturing

• MCQs
• Feedback
• Certification
• For Course
• 4 CME points from MMC

05:30 pm: Close

10:00 am to 10:15 am Tea break

01:00 pm to 02:00 pm Lunch
04:00 pm to 04:15 pm Tea break

Note: This course program is subject to modification. Course agenda will be provided on the first day of the course.
Faculty Panel
Dr. Ardhanari Ramesh (Madurai)
Dr. Bhansali Hemant (Mumbai)
Dr. Bhatia Parveen (Delhi)
Prof. Jamkar Arun (Nashik)
Dr. Kulkarni Jyotsna (Pune)
Dr. Kona Lakshmi (Hyderabad)
Dr. Palanivelu C. (Coimbatore)
Dr. Raj Praveen (Coimbatore)
Dr. Ramesh M. (Bangalore)
Dr. Rao Prashanth (Mumbai)
Dr. Senthilnathan P. (Coimbatore)
Dr. Shinde Jaisingh (Pune)
Dr. Thanakumar John (Coimbatore)
Dr. Venkatesh V. (Coimbatore)
 Course Date
Laparoscopic Fundoplication 18th Jun - 19th Jun
and Cardiomyotomy Course

Course Outline
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD),
Achalasia Cardia and Paraesophageal
hernia are common disorders that are
eminently suitable for laparoscopic
treatment. The superiority of laparoscopic
treatment for all these disorders has been
confirmed in surgical literature. Surgeons
with interest in laparoscopic surgery
should attain the skills required to treat
these conditions.
 Course
Highlights

Course Objectives
• To understand the workup of • Lectures by expert faculty
patients with GERD, Achalasia
Cardia and Paraesophageal hernias • Supervised training in simulation
and animal tissue laboratories
• Familiarize oneself with laparoscopic
anatomy of the hiatal region and • Hands-on session on GI Mentor
the variations
• Plenty of opportunity for informal
• Understand the step-by-step approach interaction with the faculty
to Laparoscopic Fundoplication,
Cardiomyotomy and Paraesophageal
hernia repair

Surgeons with previous experience of

Who Should laparoscopic surgery who wish to learn
Attend? laparoscopic surgery for upper GI disorders

Course duration: 2 days

Course fees (inclusive of GST):
India and SAARC Countries:
Practicing surgeons: ` 20,500/-
* Surgical Residents: ` 15,500/-
International Participants: $ 650
* Attach photocopy of latest identity card of the teaching institute, with registration form.
Course Program

Day 1

08:30 am: Registration and Welcome

Theoretical sessions
• Esophageal manometry and 24-hour pH metry
• Radiological assessment of Achalasia Cardia and Hiatus Hernia
• Laparoscopic anatomy of the hiatal region
• Fundamentals of laparoscopic suturing
• Laparoscopic Fundoplication – types and techniques

Hands-on simulation laboratory session

• Laparoscopic suturing
• Interrupted
• Continuous

5:30 pm: Close

10:15 am to 10:30 am Tea break

12:30 pm to 01:15 pm Lunch
03:15 pm to 03:30 pm Tea break
 Day 2

09:00 am

Theoretical sessions
• Laparoscopic repair of Paraesophageal hernia
• Issues related to use of a mesh at the hiatus
• Laparoscopic surgery for Achalasia Cardia

Hands-on sessions on GI mentor

Hands-on training on harvested Porcine tissue

• Laparoscopic suturing
• Interrupted
• Continuous

Hands-on training - Porcine Tissue Lab

• Fundoplication
• Cardiomyotomy

Video Session

• MCQs
• Feedback
• Certification
• For Course
• 4 CME points from MMC

5:30 pm: Close

10:30 am to 10:45 am Tea break

12:45 pm to 01:30 pm Lunch
03:30 pm to 03:45 pm Tea break

Note: This course program is subject to modification. Course agenda will be provided on the first day of the course.
Faculty Panel
Dr. Ardhanari Ramesh (Madurai)
Dr. Baijal Manish (New Delhi)
Dr. Chowbey Pradeep (Delhi)
Dr. Khullar Rajesh (Delhi)
Dr. Kona Lakshmi (Hyderabad)
Dr. Kriplani Ajay (Delhi)
Dr. Palanivelu C. (Coimbatore)
Dr. Patankar Roy (Mumbai)
Dr. Popat Sunil (Ahmedabad)
Dr. Raj Praveen (Coimbatore)
Dr. Thanakumar John (Coimbatore)
 Extensive
hands-on
exposure on
GI Mentor

Guidelines for Registration

• Mandatory to arrive on time for registration
Certificate of Attendance
• After completing the course
• Certificate of Attendance will be awarded
• Certificate of 4 CME Points from MMC will be awarded
Course Fee includes
• Theoretical sessions
• Practical hands-on
• Simulation Lab
• Animal tissue lab
• Disposable and Consumable components
• To and fro transportation to OR (if applicable)
• Tea / Coffee / Snacks and Lunch
Mode of Payment
• Online Payment through our website www.cemast.org
• Cheque / DD (in favour of “CEMAST”)
Cancellation and Refund Policy
• Cancellation is accepted via e-mail. In the event of cancellation two
weeks prior to the course, a deduction of 25% of the course fees is
applicable.
• No refund is applicable if registration is cancelled one week prior to
the course date.
Hotel Accommodation

• Available at subsidized rate

• 2 kms away from CEMAST
• 3 star / equivalent hotel including breakfast

(Note:Responsibility of hotel facility and all payments remain with the candidate.)
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Minimal Access Surgery and
other Courses at CEMAST 2018

Laparoscopic General Surgery Courses

Course Directors: Dr. Abhay Dalvi, Dr. Deepraj Bhandarkar,
Dr. Suresh Deshpande and Eminent National Faculty
• Comprehensive Laparoscopic Surgery Course focused on
Cholecystectomy and Appendicectomy
• Laparoscopic Knot- tying and suturing Course
• Master Course in Hernia - Everything about Hernia
Course Director: Dr. Ramesh Punjani
• Laparoscopic Fundoplication and Cardiomyotomy Course
• Laparoscopic Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Course
Course Director: Dr. Shashank Shah
• VAAFT and EPSiT Course
Course Convener: Dr. Kushal Mital
• Master Course in Minimal Invasive Proctology focused on
Benign Anorectal Pathologies
Course Conveners: Dr. Parvez Sheikh and Dr. Kushal Mital
Upcoming Courses
• Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery Course
• Diagnostic and Therapeutic Thoracoscopy Course
• Course on Video Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS)

Laparoscopic Gynaecology and Hysteroscopy Courses

Course Directors: Prof. Prashant Mangeshikar, Dr. Neeta Warty,
Dr. Pranay Shah and Eminent National Faculty
• Operative Techniques in Gynaecological Endoscopy Course
Acquisition of Basic and Advanced Endoscopic Skills,
Endo-suturing, Hysteroscopy
• Laparoscopic Knotting and Suturing Course in Gynaecology
• Advanced Course in Laparoscopic Gynaecology focused on
Hysterectomy and Myomectomy
• Hysteroscopy Course
• Fertility Enhancing Endoscopic Surgery Course
Laparoscopic Urology and Endourology Courses
Course Directors: Dr. Anil Bradoo, Dr. Pradeep Rao and Eminent
National Faculty
• Basic Laparoscopic Urology Course
• Course on Percutaneous Nephrolithotripsy (PCNL)
• Upper Tract Endourology Course
• Advanced Laparoscopic Urology Course - Partial Nephrectomy
• Advanced Laparoscopic Urology Course - Radical Prostatectomy
• Course on Reconstructive Urology
• Course on Vascular Access
• Course on Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
• Course on Stress Urinary Incontinence and Urodynamics
• Course on Lower Tract Endourology and ESWL
• Course on RIRS

Flexible GI Endoscopy Training Courses

• Diagnostic and Interventional Upper GI Endoscopy Course
• Diagnostic and Interventional Lower GI Endoscopy Course
Upcoming Courses
• Third Space Endoscopic Surgery (EMR, ESD, POEM, STER)
• Intensive Course on ERCP

Minimal Access Paediatric Surgery Training Courses

Course Director: Dr. Rasik Shah and Eminent National Faculty

• Intensive Minimal Access Paediatric Surgery Training Course

Laparoscopy, Thoracoscopy, Urology
• Advanced Minimal Access Laparoscopic Paediatric
Surgery Training Course
• Advanced Minimal Access Paediatric Urology Training Course
• Advanced Minimal Access Paediatric Bronchoscopy and
Thoracoscopy Training Course
Upcoming Courses
• Reconstructive Paediatric Urology Course

Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Courses

Course Directors: Dr. Milind Kirtane, Dr. Renuka Bradoo and
Eminent National Faculty
• Course on Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
• Course on Cochlear Implant Surgery
• Course on Skullbase Surgery
• Sialendoscopy Course
Bronchoscopy Courses
Course Director: Dr. Pralhad Prabhudesai and Eminent National Faculty
• Diagnostic and Interventional Bronchoscopy Course
Upcoming Courses
• Advanced Bronchoscopy procedures

Arthroscopy Courses
Course Director: Dr. Anant Joshi and Eminent National Faculty
• Diagnostic and Interventional Knee Arthroscopy Course
Upcoming Courses
• Advanced Knee Arthroscopy Course
• Diagnostic and Interventional Shoulder Arthroscopy Course
• Advanced Shoulder Arthroscopy Course

Neuro Surgery Courses

Course Director: Dr. C. E. Deopujari and Eminent National Faculty
• Master Course in Neuroendoscopy including Skullbase Surgery

Essential Surgical Skills Course

Course Director: Dr. Madhuri Gore and Eminent National Faculty
7 Pillars of Minimal Access Surgery for or Nurses
in Association with AORN, Mumbai

CEMAST Courses are specially designed to suit your needs

Upcoming Minimal Access Surgery Speciality Training

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Note: These programs are subject to change / modification.

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