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Laparoscopic Extraperitoneal Hernia Repair Course  

This 1½-day course covers the evolution of the technique, detailed teaching of preperitoneal anatomy, results of recent trials, extraperitoneal insufflation techniques, practical experience in the cadaver laboratory and live surgery viewing.

Convenor: Mr Andrew Bowker

Fee: $1,755.00

Laparoscopic Management of CBD Stones Course

An intensive 1-day course that examines the approaches to cholangiography and to laparoscopic bile duct exploration, complemented by 2 workshop sessions.

Convenor: Professor John Windsor

Fee: $1136.25

Breast Ultrasound for Surgeons

Sponsored by: GE

A 1-day course for surgical trainees, breast and general surgeons. A morning of lectures on relevant topic is followed by a very practical afternoon workshop where skills are gained in using ultrasound machines and learning interventional techniques.

Convenor: Mr Trevor Smith

Fee: $675.00

This course has been approved in the Royal Australasian College's CPD Programme for a maximum of 8 points in Category 4: Maintenance of Clinical Knowledge and Skills towards 2010 CDP totals.