This unique training course combines live surgery, robotic-assisted retroperitoneal partial nephrectomy procedures with intra-operative ultrasound imaging and 3D vascular imaging. Live audio-visual feeds from theatre will transmit the surgical cases directly to the seminar room with two-way interaction.

This course delivers a complete, 360-degree overview from a highly experienced team of professionals. The course is aimed at Consultants and Fellows wishing to develop their expertise and improve surgical outcomes with their use of intraoperative ultrasound and 3D imaging.

Course Director: Professor Faiz Mumtaz, Consultant Urological and Robotic Surgeon, Royal Free Hospital

Course Sponsors: FUJIFILM Healthcare UK / Karl Storz / Intuitive / Proximie

Cost: £100 per delegate (including food, drinks and conference dinner)

Objectives of the course

• to understand the indications and patient selection for retroperitoneal robotic partial nephrectomy
• to develop your ultrasound technique and operative protocol
• to understand the value of pre-operative surgical planning with CT imaging and 3D imaging to determine the optimal approach for nephron-sparing surgery
• to understand the techniques of real-time intraoperative ultrasound imaging of the kidney to identify an endophytic tumour or mark the margins of a tumour prior to resection
• to understand the differences between transperitoneal and retroperitoneal approach
• to unmderstand jwhat does computer vision and AI offer in robotic surgery
• to view the future of retroperitoneal renal surgery – single-port robotic platform
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• to view a "Tips and Tricks" presentation that offers an insight into the challenges frequently encountered, with suggestions and solutions to overcome problems.

Provisional Programme

08.00: Registration and Coffee
08.30: Introduction – Prof Faiz Mumtaz
09.05: 1st Case presentation by Dr Hani Alzahrani
09.00: Positioning and Retroperitoneal Port Placement – Mr Abhishek Reekhaye
09.20: Video demonstration of docking with Xi – Mr Mark Yao
09.40: Pre-operative surgical planning & vascular 3D imaging – Prof Faiz Mumtaz
10:00: Case 1 live from theatre: Retroperitoneal Partial Nephrectomy on Xi – Faiz Mumtaz and Abhishek Reekhaye
12:00: Debate between transperitoneal and retroperitoneal approach – Mr Prasad Patki and Mr Muddassar Hussain
12.30: Lunch
13.30: 2nd case Presentation – Mr Mark Yao
13.30: Case 2 live from theatre: Mr Ravi Barod and Mr Abhishek Reekhaye
15.30: Retroperitoneal robotic surgery: Tips, Tricks and Avoiding Complications – Mr Omer Karim
16.00: Interesting, complex and difficult cases – Mr Mark Yao and Dr Hani Alzahrani
17.00: Future of Retroperitoneal Renal Surgery: Single-Port system – Mr Ben Challacombe
17:30: Closing Remarks and Certificate Distribution
18:00–22:00: Drinks and Conference Dinner

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