Courses and events

Pelican Cancer Foundation and the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland (ACPGBI) are collaborating to deliver the Pelican IMPACT programme for all colorectal MDTs in Great Britain and Ireland in 2018/19. An excellent steering committee has helped to design an original one day workshop.

The day incorporates and encourages discussion, review of surgical experience with peers, live demonstration of TEPP and TAP hernia repair, interaction with expert surgeons on technique followed by suturing tuition and practical experience with dissection and mesh placement in our state-of-the-art laparoscopic skills lab.

A day to improve understanding of a variety of GI-related topics

Convened by Professor Jared Torkington,Professor Dean Harris and Mrs Julie Cornish.

Event accredited by The Royal College of Surgeons of England for 6 CPD points

Topics include surgery for locally advanced and recurrent rectal cancer, surgical management of intestinal failure , mesh and the pelvis, the role of TEMS

A study day for Colorectal Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialists (CRC CNSs) and other health care professionals involved in supporting colorectal cancer survivors

Two day event at St Mark's Hospital focusing on pelvic floor disorders and anal fistula

This 2 day cadaver course provides intense hands-on practical training in upper and lower gastrointestinal surgery for surgical trainees.