Surgery Department

1-Basic Laparoscopic Surgery Course                                                                                                         

Lectures on laparoscopic setup and instruments and lecture on ergonomics, proper selection of port sites and different techniques for peritoneal insufflations          

Hands-on: Peritoneal insufflation and ports insertion in laparoscopic cholecystectomy and laparoscopic appendecotomy.

                 Duration: 3 days

                 Fees: 1200 EGP for Egyptians; 800 US$ for non-Egyptians

2- Advanced Laparoscopic Upper GI Surgery

Lectures on Gastro-oesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and different techniques of laparoscopic fundoplication, laparoscopic management of peptic ulcer disease.

        Practical: Live presentation and attendance of laparoscopic fundoplication,   vagotomy
        and drainage procedures and if available laparoscopic splenectomy.

                 Duration: 3 days

                Fees: 2000 EGP for Egyptians; 1000 US$ for non-Egyptians

3-  Advanced Laparoscopic Hernia Surgery

 Lectures on: laparoscopic anatomy of the inguinal region as seen in both extra and intraperitoneal repair techniques with tips about port sites and technique of repair.

 Practical: live presentation and attendance/assistance in laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair (TEPP & TAPP), laparoscopic ventral hernia repair.

                  Duration: 3 days

                  Fees: 2000 EGP for Egyptians, 1200 US$ for non-Egyptians

4-  Advanced Laparoscopic Biliary Surgery

 Lectures about laparoscopic cholecystectomy and pitfalls;laparoscopic common bile duct exploration

 Practical & Hands-On: Live presentation and attendance/assistance in laparoscopic cholecystectomy and laparoscopic common bile duct exploration.

                  Duration: 3 days

                  Fees: 2000 EGP for Egyptians; 1200 US$ for non-Egyptians

5- Advanced GIT & Hepatobiliary Anastomoses (Experimental)

                 Lecture about different techniques of bowel and hepatobiliary anastomoses.

                 Hands-on (animal lab): different GIT anastomoses (Gastric, Small bowel, Colonic),

                 biliary and pancreatic anastomoses.

                 Duration: 3 days (animal lab)

                 Fees: 3000 EGP for Egyptians; 1200 US $ for non-Egyptians

6-  Combined Basic & Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery Courses

This course includes participation in all surgical department activities including staff round, surgical discussions, continual medical education and hands-on/assistance in basic and advanced laparoscopic operations.

                Durations and Fees:

-          Short Duration: 2 weeks, Fees: 3000 EGP for Egyptians;  1700 US$ for non-Egyptians

-          Intermediate: 4 weeks, Fees :4500EGP for Egyptians, 2700 US$ for non-Egyptians

-          Long : 12 weeks, Fees: 9000 EGP for Egyptians, 4500 US$ for non-Egyptians