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Surgeons or gynecologists who want to gain admission to the world's most advanced laparoscopic training institute should consider receiving their training at Dubai Healthcare City in Dubai. The course offered at this facility meets the guidelines established in the "Framework for Post Residency Surgical Education and Training" and has been endorsed at the gold level by various international organizations, including WALS and ICRS. Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC) is the world's largest integrated healthcare Free Zone, attracting more than 1.2 million patients each year. The World Laparoscopy Training Institute is located in the heart of Dubai Healthcare City and has an educational license from the Dubai Health Care Regulatory to ensure compliance with and enforcement of international quality standards. After completing the course, participants will be awarded CPD points by the Dubai Healthcare Authority, which is recognized by the government of the UAE. Click here to learn more about How to apply for UAE Visa?

UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO PERFORM ALL THE SURGERY OF YOUR CHOICE ON LIVE ANESTHETIZED ANIMAL AT UAE GOVERNMENT RECOGNIZED UNIVERSITY

The Laparoscopic Surgery Hands-On Training for gynecologists and general surgeons is entirely candidate-centered and aimed at imparting both basic and advanced theoretical and practical experience in laparoscopic surgery in a structured manner. The emphasis is on the practical problems encountered daily while operating on patients. Surgeons from various disciplines, including general surgery, gynecology, urology, and pediatric surgery, stand to gain immensely from this laparoscopic training program. Contact with a structured Laparoscopic Training course in the early stages of a career will go a long way in becoming experts in minimal access surgery.

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As a leading provider of laparoscopic and robotic surgery education and a contributor to the minimally invasive surgical care society, our trainers are experts in their field and committed to excellence in teaching and research. Upon successful completion of the laparoscopic surgery course, participating surgeons and gynecologists will be awarded a Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery (F.MAS) certificate by the World Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons (WALS).

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LAPAROSCOPIC COURSE DATE & DURATION

This 5 days laparoscopy Hands on training is regularly held 5 times every year:

• 25th to 29th of April 2025
• 25th to 29th of July 2025
• 25th to 29th of September 2025
• 25th to 29th of November 2025
• 25th to 29th of January 2026

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Laparoscopic Course Director:

Prof. R.K. Mishra

MBBS (Honours); MS; MRCS; Dip.Lap; F.MAS; D.MAS; FICRS

Professor R K Mishra is the Head of Minimal Access Surgery at Singhania University, and the first university-qualified Master Minimal Access Surgeon of India (M.MAS). He is also the Editor-in-Chief of the World Journal of Laparoscopic Surgery (WJOLS), and the General Secretary of the World Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons (WALS) and the International College of Robotic Surgeons (ICRS). Additionally, he is a member of the European Association for Endoscopic Surgery (EAES), the European Association for Transluminal Surgery (EATS), the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES), the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons (SLS), the Society of Robotic Surgery (SRS), and the Clinical Robotic Surgery Association (CRSA). He is also a Fellow of the International Medical Sciences Academy (IMSA), a member of the Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endosurgeons (IAGES), the Association of Surgeons of India (ASI), and the Indian Medical Association (IMA).

Professor Mishra is a highly accomplished professor, scientist, and prolific author, having written six single-authored books on Minimal Access Surgery and more than twenty chapters in different international coauthored books on Minimal Access Surgery. He has also written more than a hundred articles on various topics on Minimal Access Surgery in different international journals. For the past 12 years, he has served as the chief editor of the World Journal of Laparoscopic Surgery.

With over 25 years of experience teaching laparoscopic and 12 years of experience in da Vinci robotic surgery, Professor Mishra is one of the most experienced professors of laparoscopic and robotic surgery. He has alone trained over 15,000 surgeons, urologists, pediatric surgeons, and gynecologists from more than 138 countries. He is a Professor of Minimal Access Surgery, and his endeavor of starting a unique university program was initiated in Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, U.K., with Professor Sir Alfred Cuschieri. He completed his surgical residency and Master's degree in Minimal Access Surgery (M.MAS) from Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, University of Dundee, United Kingdom.

Prof. Steven D Wexner

M.D., Ph.D (Hon), FACS, FRCS (Eng), FRCS (Ed), FRCS I (Hon), Hon FRCS (Glasg)

Steven D. Wexner, M.D., Ph.D. (Honorary) FACS, FRCS, FRCS (Ed) currently serves as the Director of the Digestive Disease Center at Cleveland Clinic Florida and is also the Chairman of the Department of Colorectal Surgery. He is a distinguished faculty member of World Laparoscopy Hospital and delivers lectures during their courses held in India, Dubai and USA. With his extensive experience, Dr. Wexner previously held several key positions at Cleveland Clinic Florida, including Chief Academic Officer (2007-2012), Chief of Staff (1997-2007), and Chairman of the Division of Research and Education (1996-2007).

Dr. Wexner's remarkable work in the field of colorectal surgery has led to the development of the double-stapling technique as the gold standard in J-Pouches, which has greatly improved the quality of life for patients who would otherwise require a permanent ileostomy. He has also played a vital role in the adoption of the ileal J-Pouch and the colonic J-Pouch for patients with ulcerative colitis or familial adenomatous polyposis, and rectal cancer respectively.

Furthermore, Dr. Wexner has been a driving force behind the establishment of the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer (NAPRC), which began accepting applications in June 2017. This initiative is the culmination of Dr. Wexner's seven-year campaign to standardize and globalize the practice of colorectal surgery through international collaboration and advocacy. Notably, Dr. Wexner started this approach in 1988, long before global collaboration between physicians and researchers became common.

Prof. Joel Cardenas Goicoechea

M.D., MBA, Obstetrician and Gynecologist

Dr. Joel Cardenas-Goicoechea is a board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist who holds the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology certification. He is an expert in laparoscopic Gynecologic Oncology, which is also certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Cardenas-Goicoechea practices in Weston, Florida and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Cleveland Clinic Weston and UF Health Shands Hospital. As an OB-GYN specialist, he focuses on the reproductive tract of women and provides care for pregnancy and childbirth.

Dr Bhavneet Bhalla

MS, FMBS, FALS, FIAGES, FAIS, FMAS

Dr Bhavneet Bhalla is a Consultant Laparoscopic, Bariatric and Robotic Surgeon and GI Endoscopist at World Laparoscopy Hospital, Gurugram. He is the Course Director for FMAS, DMAS and Robotic Surgery fellowship courses and also the Course Director for the GI Endoscopy Fellowship Course. He has conducted many workshops for GI endoscopy, ERCP and Laparoscopic Surgery, and has trained numerous surgeons and gynaecologists in art and science of laparoscopy surgery and GI endoscopy.

Dr. Salomón Corral Macías

MD; F.MAS; D.MAS; M.MAS; FICRS

Dr. Salomón Corral Macías obtained his medical degree from the Juarez University of the State of Durango, and he completed his postgraduate degree in General Surgery at the General Hospital of Durango. He has also completed an Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery program in the USA. Dr. Corral Macías is a Certified Surgeon by the Mexican Council of General Surgery, and he holds diplomas in GI endoscopy, Diagnostic Ultrasound (UJED), and Advance Bariatric Surgery (ITESM). He is an active member of various associations, including the Mexican Association of General Surgery, the Mexican Hernia Association, the World Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons, the International College of Robotic Surgeons, the Clinical Robotic Surgery Association (CRSA), and the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES). Additionally, he serves as an editorial Board Member of the World Journal of Laparoscopic Surgery (WJOLS). Dr. Salomón will be delivering lectures, and he will be present during lab sessions to assist and guide students, and will also take them to the animal lab to perform live surgeries.

LAPAROSCOPIC PROCEDURES COVERED IN THE COURSE:

After completing this laparoscopic training, Surgeons should be able to perform following laparoscopic surgical procedures:

Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

Laparoscopic Appendectomy

Laparoscopic Hernia Repair (TAPP, TEP and Ventral)

Laparoscopic Orcheopexy

Laparoscopic Varicocelectomy

Laparoscopic Nephrectomy

Laparoscopic Sleeve Mastectomy and Plication

Laparoscopic Fundoplication and Heller's Myotomy

Laparoscopic Pyeloplasty

After completing this laparoscopic training, Gynecologists should be able to perform following laparoscopic surgical procedures:

Laparoscopic Salpingo-Oophorectomy

Laparoscopic Ovarian Cystectomy

Laparoscopic Hysterectomy (TLH & LAVH)

Laparoscopic Myomectomy

Laparoscopic Sacrocolpopexy and Pectopexy

Radical Laparoscopic Hysterectomy

Laparoscopic Management of Severe Endometriosis

INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED LAPAROSCOPIC COURSE CERTIFICATION

As a leading provider of laparoscopic and robotic surgery education and a contributor to the minimally invasive surgical care society, our trainers are experts in their field and committed to excellence in teaching and research. Upon successful completion of the laparoscopic surgery course, participating surgeons and gynecologists will be awarded a Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery (F.MAS) certificate by the World Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons, as well as an additional UAE Government University Certificate. Furthermore, a CME certificate of 30 hours will be awarded by the World Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons.

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LAPAROSCOPIC COURSE STRUCTURE:

The laparoscopic surgery training courses in Dubai comprise of rigorous 8-hour daily intensive hands-on training covering all essential and advanced laparoscopic general surgery, urology, and laparoscopic gynecological surgery. The laparoscopic courses offered by the Dubai Laparoscopic Training Institute are scientifically designed according to the international protocol of laparoscopic education, proven to teach Minimal Access Surgery. Our laparoscopic surgery training does not end with imparting hands-on skills; we also provide post-training online support through the world's largest and most updated online library of laparoscopic study material (videos, articles, PowerPoint presentations, eBooks) kept exclusively for members on our dedicated server. The WLH Laparoscopic Surgery Training Institute in Dubai provides laparoscopic study materials worth 3,000 USD completely free during the course. Additionally, free laparoscopic study material to complement practical knowledge is provided with the course.

LAPAROSCOPIC COURSE FEE

The course fee for the 5-day course in Dubai is 2,900 USD, including free study material worth 3,000 USD. Working lunch, snacks, tea, and coffee will be provided throughout the day during the course. There is no extra charge to utilize hospital resources such as the internet, laparoscopic instruments, O.T. dress, library, videos, CDs, and more.

LAPAROSCOPIC TRAINING ELIGIBILITY

Admission to the laparoscopic surgery training program is on a first-come, first-served basis. However, if there are more applicants for the same month, candidates will have to take an online entrance exam. Participating doctors must hold an M.B.B.S. or equivalent and have at least 3 years of post-registration experience in general surgery, gynecology, urology, or possess a degree of M.S., M.D., D.N.B., or a diploma.