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
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
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
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

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