Over the last three decades, laparoscopic procedures have become standard procedures in most surgical diseases. Residents of different surgical specialties have to be familiar with both open and laparoscopic approaches and they might have early contact with minimally invasive techniques. For these reasons, we prepared this hands-on course specially design for residents. Having in mind a low-cost laparoscopic course, basic minimally invasive techniques will be taught both in theoretical and in practical sessions. Participants will get familiar with laparoscopic equipment and instruments and they will have the opportunity to practice laparoscopic dissection, coagulation, ligation and suture techniques in
ex vivo tissues.
This course does not provide credentials for the exercise of medicine for those without appropriate training, recognition and registered at the "Ordem dos Médicos".
