Course 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 one-day course is designed for advanced colorectal surgeons who wish to set up TAMIS in their unit, under the guidance of an MDT. Training will be on the GelPOINT® path transanal access platform.

Course Objective:

Learn how Transanal Minimally Invasive Surgery (TAMIS) is used for the treatment of rectal neoplasms. Explore tools and techniques including:

  • Indications for TAMIS
  • Anatomy as it relates to TAMIS
  • Operative instrumentation and room setup
  • Patient selection, benefits, risks, and challenges
  • Pre-op protocol
  • Anesthesia considerations
  • Patient positioning
  • TAMIS technique
  • Post-op patient treatment
  • Patient education and reimbursement
Expert Who Will Be Conducting the workshop

Director & Faculties

Professor in Gastroenterology

Dr. Barbara Bastiaansen

World-Renowned TAMIS Expert

Dr. Roel Hompes

Workshop Details

Time Event Speaker
6:00pm -6:15pm Intro and Welcome
6:15pm -7:00pm Assessment of significant rectal neoplasms & endoscopic options for treatment Dr. Barbara Bastiaansen
7:00pm -7:15pm Break
7:15pm -9:00pm History & evolution of TAMIS Dr. Roel Hompes
7:15pm -9:00pm Techniques & outcomes for benign rectal pathology and early rectal cancer Dr. Roel Hompes
Time Event Speaker
8.00am-9.00am Arrival, Welcome, and Introductions
9.00am-10.00am Tips & tricks; case study; instructions for hands-on 1 Dr. Roel Hompes
10.00am-12.30pm Animal tissue hands on workshop 1: pedunculated polyp excision & suturing Dr. Roel Hompes
12.30pm-1.30pm Lunch
1:30pm–2:00pm Debrief on Hands-On Workshop 1, Instructions for Hands-On Workshop 2 Dr. Roel Hompes
2:00pm–3:30pm Animal Tissue Hands-On Workshop 2: Sessile polyp excision & suturing; purse string Dr. Roel Hompes
3:30pm –3:45pm Coffee Break
3:45pm –4:15pm Setting Up the Service at Your Hospital; Proctorship and assessment Dr. Roel Hompes
4:15pm –4:30pm Closure and Completion of Course Evaluation Dr. Roel Hompes