Workshop Description
Transanal Minimally Invasive Surgery (TAMIS) allows local excision of benign and malignant polyps from the rectum through the use of advanced access devices and laparoscopic instruments.
Who Can Join the Course?
This course, sponsored by Applied Medical, is designed for advanced colorectal surgeons who wish to set up TAMIS in their unit, under the guidance of an MDT.
Expert Who Will Be Conducting the workshop
Director & Faculties
ESCRS General Secretary, Consultant Colorectal Surgeon
Dr. Fadel Shabeeb
ESCRS President, Consultant Colorectal Surgeon
Dr. Sara Albastaki
Colorectal Surgeon (From The Netherlands)
Prof. Jurriaan B. Tuynman
Workshop Details
| Time | Event | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 8:30-09:00 | Arrival at Sharjah University Training Center & Registration | |
| 09:00-10:30 | Didactic Session 1: - Polyp recognition - Brief history of TAMIS and its evolution - TAMIS video procedures and discussion - Objective of Hands-On session 1 |
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| 10:30-10:45 | Coffee Break | |
| 10:45-13:00 | Hands-On Session 1 with animal tissue (excision of pedunculated polyp & closure of defect) & Debrief on Hands-On Session 1 |
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| 13:00-14:00 | Lunch | |
| 14:00-14:20 | Objectives of Hands-On Session 2 | |
| 14:20-16:45 | Hands-On Session 2 with animal tissue (excision of sessile polyp & closure of defect - Purse String) & Debrief on Hands-On Session 2 |
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| 16:45-17:00 | Setting up the service a t your hospital; assessment | |
| 17:00-18:00 | Closure and completion of course evaluation |
Limited Seats Available!
Transanal Minimally Invasive Surgery (TAMIS) Workshop
*Selection is based on set eligibility criteria



