The Advanced Laparoscopic Nephrectomy workshop is an annual event held since 2018. This yearly iteration has trained many residents (local and regional) to become competent laparoscopic surgeons who have moved on to perform complex laparoscopic surgeries and become our faculty member.

This workshop is unique and well received because 75% of the course duration is focused on high quality hands-on experience under the direct guidance of an experienced laparoscopic surgeon, allowing the participant to understand the techniques of partial nephrectomy, focusing on selective clamping, use of ICG, tumour resection and renorrhaphy.

All participants will be given adequate hands-on session with porcine model to ensure their learning opportunities will be enhanced and maximized.

We welcome you to join us and learn from the experts.

Course Director
Dr Tan Yu Guang

Course Objective

• Deliver a high learning experience on techniques of laparoscopic nephrectomy via semi-live video demonstrations and didactic teachings

• Provide a high-quality hands-on masterclass via porcine models to illustrate techniques of partial nephrectomy, ICG assisted super-selective clamping and renorrhaphy.

Programme Overview

• Approaches to radical nephrectomy - Transperitoneal & Retroperitoneal

• Laparoscopic donor nephrectomy

• Laparoscopic adrenalectomy for large adrenal masses

• Management of intraoperative complications during laparoscopic surgery

• Advanced energy and haemostasis in urological surgery

• Over 5hrs of hands-on masterclass on porcine model

Target Audience

• Urology Residents and Trainees

• Surgeons with exposure to Urological Surgery and would like to learn advanced techniques and skills in Laparoscopic Partial Nephretomy