Rigid Endoscopy II & Endosurgery

Overview

Led by renowned specialist Philip Lhermette, this short course provides an in-depth exploration of operative rigid endoscopy, focusing on laparoscopy, thoracoscopy, and the cutting-edge field of laser endosurgery. 
The program is designed to transition practitioners from basic diagnostics to confident surgical intervention through a combination of theoretical instruction and intensive hands-on training in both dry-lab and wet-lab environments. Delegates will master essential laparoscopic techniques—ranging from organ biopsies and cryptorchidectomy to the ""core"" procedure of laparoscopic ovariectomy and ovariohysterectomy—while gaining a critical understanding of insufflation, anesthesia, and the financial viability of these services in private practice. The course further expands into the thoracic cavity, comparing surgical approaches for pericardectomy and lung biopsies, and concludes with a specialized module on diode laser physics and its practical application for the precise resection of tumours and ectopic ureters.
The program features a specialized module on the clinical integration of diode lasers.