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Tuesday 28 April 2026
CORE - COMPREHENSIVE OVERVIEW OF REPAIR AND EDUCATION
Time: 8:30am – 4:00pm
Location: Clinical Training and Evaluation Centre (CTEC), Entrance No. 2, Hackett Drive, Crawley, WA
Participants: Suitable for Hernia Surgery Trainees
Registration: Register Here
 
About: This workshop is tailored for hernia surgery trainees seeking to deepen their understanding of contemporary treatment strategies for abdominal wall hernias.
Participants will have the opportunity to: 
  • Engage in a hands-on learning environment focused on patient selection, procedural planning, and including a half day cadaver lab.
  • Learn advanced surgical techniques and decision-making strategies from leading hernia and colorectal surgeons, with a focus on practical, evidence-based insights.
  • Participate in interactive case discussions with faculty and peers, reviewing real-world examples and exploring evolving treatment algorithms.

Course Flyer: View Here

Please direct all enquiries to:
Milla Krivozhnya
MICROPORT SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION TOUMAI SURGICAL PLATFORM TEST DRIVE
Date: 28-29 April 2026
Time: 10:00am – 9:00pm (Daily)
Location: Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre, Perth, Australia

About: This exclusive event offers a unique opportunity to experience firsthand the capabilities of MicroPort’s advanced robotic surgical system and to engage with the local teams in the field of minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgery and how the technology is paving the way in democratising robotics one surgery at time! If you are interested in 5G telesurgery MicroPort has completed over 700+ globally spanning thousands of km’s & the clinical teams & engineers can also your questions. 

The Toumai Surgical Platform represents a significant advancement in precision, control, and surgical innovation. Attendees will have the opportunity to TEST DRIVE the TOUMAI! Participate in hands-on sessions and gain insights into the clinical applications of this cutting-edge technology.

To book a spot, please contact:
Thursday 30 April 2026
MINIMALLY INVASIVE ROBOTIC AND LAPAROSCOPIC BREAST SURGERY WORKSHOP
Time: 8:00am – 5:30pm
Location: CTEC, The University of Western Australia, Entrance No.2 Hackett Drive, Crawley, Western Australia
Ticket Cost:
  • Robotic & Laparoscopic Dissector: $1,500.00 per person
  • Laparoscopic Only Session Participants: $1,000.00 per person
Max Participants: 24 Specialist Breast Surgeons – comprising 16 robotic and laparoscopic session participants and 8 laparoscopic only session participants
Registration: Register Here 
 
Overview: A first in surgical education for the ANZ region, this new cadaveric workshop in minimally invasive breast surgery will showcase internationally innovative robotic and laparoscopic surgical techniques. The workshop features the expertise of International Guest Faculty Dr Antonio Toesca (Italy) and Associate Professor Chi Wei Mok (Singapore) and will utilise CTEC’s state-of-the-art large scale surgical training laboratory. Dr Toesca and A/Professor Mok are globally recognised pioneers of robotic and laparoscopic nipple sparing mastectomy (NSM) with immediate breast implant reconstruction. This technique is at the international forefront in risk reduction mastectomy for women with pathogenic gene variation. Dr Toesca and A/Professor Mok will be joined by International Faculty member Dr Marian Khatib (Israel), an internationally recognised breast surgeon specialising in oncoplastic, reconstructive and robotic breast surgery.

Participants will be split into two categories – those who register to practice laparoscopic and robotic dissection and those who register only for the laparoscopic NSM hands-on session. All participants will have the opportunity to observe the robotic and laparoscopic NSM demonstrations by Dr Toesca and A/Professor Mok. Robotic and laparoscopic dissectors will rotate between a robotic station (single port) as well as four 3D laparoscopic stations employing conventional minimal access techniques.

Course Flyer: View Here

Please direct all workshop enquiries to:
John Linehan
CTEC Senior Course Coordinator
T: +61 8 6488 8049



THYROID ULTRASOUND MASTERCLASS FOR SURGEONS
Time: 8:00am – 3:00pm
Location: Meeting Room 9, Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre
Ticket Cost: $225.00 per person
Participants: Suitable for Trainees, Fellows, and Consultants
Registration: Register Here (Limited to 25 people) 
 
About: Join us for an Advanced Thyroid Ultrasound Workshop designed specifically for surgeons looking to elevate their practice. This hands-on session focuses on interventional techniques including fine needle aspiration (FNA), cyst ablation, radiofrequency ablation (RFA), with expert-led demonstrations and practical guidance. Gain the skills, precision, and knowledge in this day course.

Please direct all workshop enquiries to:
David Leong
Monday 4 May 2026
ADVANCED ROBOTIC COLORECTAL CADAVERIC WORKSHOP WITH DA VINCI 5
Time: Morning session 8:00am – 12:00pm OR Afternoon session 1:00pm – 5:00pm
Location: Clinical Training and Evaluation Centre (CTEC), 35 Stirling Highway, Crawley WA 6009
About: Join Dr Rahila Essani and A/Prof Abe Jacob for a hands‑on cadaveric workshop focused on advanced robotic colorectal techniques using the da Vinci 5 – the newest evolution in robotic surgical technology. This immersive programme is designed for colorectal and general surgeons seeking to advance their robotic skill set, refine operative workflows, and gain practical experience in complex colonic resections.
 
PRIMARY PROCEDURAL FOCUS:
  • Robotic Right Hemicolectomy
  • Robotic Left‑Sided / Sigmoid Colectomy
  • Vascular Control and Central Ligation Techniques
  • Medial‑to‑Lateral vs Lateral‑to‑Medial Approaches
  • Robotic Stapling and Intracorporeal Anastomosis
  • Tips for Optimising da Vinci 5 Ergonomics and Efficiency
 
Course Flyer: View Here
 
Please direct all enquiries to:
Your local Device Technologies representative.

Ⓒ 2026, Royal Australasian College of Surgeons ABN 29 004 167 766 / NZ GST No. 55-237-778