CONTENTS & CONTACT INFORMATION

CONTENTS Presidential Introduction Welcome from the Association of Laparoscopic Theatre Staff (ALTS) Chair ALS Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery Training Day

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Provisional ALS & ALTS Scientific Programmes

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Evening Social Programme & ALTS Bursaries

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General Information

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Travel & Map

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How to become a Member of the ALS & ALTS

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Membership Application Form

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Registration Information

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Registration Form

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ALS Industry Partners & Industry Exhibition

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VENUES ALS Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery Training Day (Wednesday 16 November 2011) Welsh Institute of Minimal Access Therapy (WIMAT), Cardiff Medicentre, Heath Park, Cardiff CF14 4UJ On the day contact: +44(0)2920 682131 | Tel: +44(0)2920 682133 | Fax: +44(0)2920 682132 For map and directions visit: www.cardiff.ac.uk/pgmde/sections/wimat/index.html ALS/ALTS Annual Scientific Meeting (Thursday & Friday 17 & 18 November 2011) City Hall, Cathays Park, Cardiff CF10 3ND | Tel: +44(0)2920 871727 | Fax: +44(0)2920 871734 Email: [email protected] | www.cardiffcityhall.com DEADLINES Receipt of abstracts and DVDs: 15 September 2011. Early registration fee deadline: 21 October 2011 ALS CONFERENCE MANAGEMENT General enquiries should be addressed to Mrs Jenny Treglohan, Executive Officer [email protected] | Tel +44(0)20 7973 0305

Jenny Treglohan

Industry Exhibition enquiries should be addressed to Mrs Sarah Williams, Business Manager [email protected] | Tel +44(0)20 7304 4777 Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons of Great Britain & Ireland @ The Royal College of Surgeons of England, 35–43 Lincoln’s Inn Fields, London WC2A 3PE Visit www.alsgbi.org/wales2011 | Fax +44(0)20 7430 9235

Sarah Williams

LOCAL ORGANISER Mr Umesh Khot (Swansea) Representative for Wales on the ALS Council

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Presidential Introduction

Mr Michael Rhodes, ALS President

It is my great pleasure to welcome members and friends of the ALS to our 2011 Annual Scientific Meeting. The opportunity to hold this meeting in Cardiff at the end of my two year term as President is especially poignant because I grew up there and attended Cardiff High School before leaving in 1978 to go to medical school. I returned in 1991 as Lecturer of Surgery at the University Hospital of Wales, and had the most unusual experience of working alongside my father who was Professor of Gastroenterology there at the time. I was also privileged to work with Brian Rees and back in 1992/3 we performed eight Minimally Invasive Oesophagectomies (MIO), eventually presented and published at the world congress in Kyoto. How things have come full circle with the new interest in MIO! I am delighted that we have attracted several prominent international speakers. George Fielding from New York will debate with Karl Miller from Salzburg about the role of laparoscopic gastric banding, whilst Christine Ren-Fielding will be the BJS Lecturer, speaking on the

subject of “New Horizons in the Treatment of Morbid Obesity”. On top of that, the next President of the ALS, Tim Rockall, will present a fascinating insight into 3D surgery. With our guest speakers concentrating on aspects of obesity surgery, it is not surprising that our local organisers led by Umesh Khot have prepared a range of bariatric procedures for the live operating day transmitted to Cardiff from Morriston Hospital. This will include the opportunity to see several of the UK’s leading bariatric surgeons performing a laparoscopic gastric bypass. I look forward to comparing the different approaches of Richard Welbourn, Roger Ackroyd and Simon Dexter. The social side of the programme is attractive with an ALS Industry Partners’ Reception & ALS Conference Dinner at the National Museum Cardiff.

Michael Rhodes ALS President

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Welcome from the ALTS Chair

Mrs Jane Bradley-Hendricks, ALTS Chair

A warm welcome to all ALTS members.

Welcome to Cardiff! Croeso i Gaerdydd!

Within Cardiff, Wales’ capital city, you’ll find unique attractions, top class entertainment and quality shopping with a difference – all within walking distance. Innovative architecture sits alongside historic buildings and Cardiff Bay offers entertainment for everyone. However the most important aspect is the ALS Annual Scientific Meeting!

You will notice that some of the ALTS programme coincides with the ALS Annual Scientific Meeting and that is so theatre practitioners don’t miss the keynote speakers.

This year promises to keep up the excellent programme, that just seems to improve year on year. When other conferences are struggling to maintain numbers and attract delegates the Association of Laparoscopic Surgeon’s Annual Scientific Meeting, in Cardiff City Hall on the 17 and 18 of November, is set to impress. The aim of the meeting is to provide something for everyone and is aimed at training the whole theatre team. The first part of Thursday will be dedicated to live bariatric surgery; the second part will feature 3D colorectal, oesophagogastric, gynaecological, single port and robotic procedures. Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Limited have promised to give us a very informative session on humidification of CO2, something we have not covered in the past.

The ALS is committed to providing affordable training for theatre practitioners and this year’s ‘early bird’ rate for members of £100 for two days really is excellent value for money. We are indebted to SIGH (Surgical Instrument Group Holdings Ltd) for providing a number of training bursaries for theatre practitioners, as an Association we recognize how difficult it is for practitioners to access funds to enable them to attend. Therefore we are always looking for new ways to assist with this. If you have a spare £60 the ALS Conference Dinner on the Thursday night will be an enjoyable night out and there is always a surprise in store! Don’t plan on going to bed early! Look forward to meeting you all. Jane Bradley-Hendricks ALTS Chair

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WEDNESDAY 16 NOVEMBER 2011 – 8 CPD POINTS

ALS Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery Training Day The ALS Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery Training Day offers a unique opportunity to work in a state of the art skills and simulation centre and be trained by some of the UK’s best laparoscopic surgeons. The main focus will be hands-on operating using tissue models for gall bladder and colonic resections. There will be access to suturing practice and endoscopy simulations. The new ISCP (Intercollegiate Surgical Curriculum Programme) assessment will be explained by Mr Pete Sedman (Hull). Trainees will be assisted by experienced faculty (please see faculty list opposite). Places will be limited to 20 and are expected to go very quickly. The training is aimed at Specialist Trainees in Surgery (ST2–8). To qualify for a FREE place, trainees must register for the full Annual Scientific Meeting by Friday 21 October 2011 (£165), and be current paid-up members of the ALS. Subject to availability – register early to avoid disappointment. This day is co-sponsored by Ethicon Endo-Surgery and Ethicon Products and promises to be a unique training opportunity.

VENUE Welsh Institute of Minimal Access Therapy (WIMAT) Cardiff Medicentre, Heath Park, Cardiff CF14 4UJ On the day contact: +44(0)2920 682131 Tel: +44(0)2920 682133 | Fax: +44(0)2920 682132 For map and directions visit: www.cardiff.ac.uk/pgmde/sections/wimat/index.html

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TRAINING DAY PROGRAMME

TRAINING DAY PROGRAMME 08:30

Registration & Coffee

09:00

Introduction

Mr Michael Rhodes (ALS President)

09:15-09:30

Orientation with Wet Lab

Mr Stuart Goddard (WIMAT)

09:30-10:30

Cholecystectomy

Faculty

10:30–11:00

Tea & Coffee Break

11:00–12:00

Right Hemicolectomy

12:00–13:00

Lunch Break

13:00–13:30

Lecture/Demonstration ISCP Skills Requirements

Mr Pete Sedman (Hull)

13:30–15:30

Left Hemicolectomy

Faculty

15:30–17:00

Endoscopy Simulator/Laparoscopic Suturing

Faculty

FACULTY Professor Tim Rockall

Consultant Surgeon

Royal Surrey County Hospital, Guildford

Colorectal

Mr Umesh Khot

Consultant Surgeon

Morriston/Singleton Hospital, Swansea

Colorectal

Mr Jared Torkington

Consultant Surgeon

University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff

Colorectal

Professor PN Haray

Consultant Surgeon

Prince Charles Hospital, Merthyr Tydfil

Colorectal

Mr Gethin Williams

Consultant Surgeon

Royal Gwent Hospital, Newport

Colorectal

Mr Barry Appleton

Consultant Surgeon

Prince of Wales Hospital, Bridgend

Colorectal

Mr TV Chandrasekaran

Consultant Surgeon

Morriston/Singleton Hospital, Swansea

Colorectal

Consultant Surgeon

Hull Royal Infirmary, Hull

UGI

Invited Speaker Mr Pete Sedman

The Training Day is co-sponsored by

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THURSDAY 17 NOVEMBER 2011 – 8 CPD POINTS

ALS & ALTS Scientific Programme TIMETABLE 08:30–09:00

REGISTRATION IN THE FOYER, GROUND FLOOR TEA & COFFEE WILL BE AVAILABLE IN THE LOWER HALL, GROUND FLOOR (SELF-SERVICE)

09:00–09:05

WELCOME: Mr Michael Rhodes (President) & Mr David Sissling (Chief Executive NHS Wales) Assembly Room, First Floor Morning Moderators: Professor George Fielding (New York, USA); Mr Paul Leeder (Derby) Afternoon Moderators: Professor Christine Ren-Fielding (New York, USA); Mr David Mahon (Taunton) Uber Moderators: Professor Karl Miller (Salzburg, Austria); Mr Nick Davies (Bournemouth)

09:05–15:00

LIVE OPERATING FROM: Morriston Hospital, Swansea (Two Theatres) Mr Roger Ackroyd, Consultant Upper GI/Bariatric Surgeon (Sheffield) Mr Jonathan Barry, Consultant Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgeon (Swansea) Professor John Baxter, Consultant Bariatric Surgeon (Swansea) Mr Simon Dexter, Consultant in Upper GI & Minimally Invasive Surgery (Leeds) Mr Richard Welbourn, Consultant Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgeon (Taunton) LIVE LAPAROSCOPIC PROCEDURES TO INCLUDE: Gastric Bypass Procedures Gastric Sleeve Resections Heller’s Cardiomyotomy

15:00–17:15

ALS 3D MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGERY SYMPOSIUM: MATTU (Minimal Access Therapy Training Unit), Guildford 3D SURGERY T0 INCLUDE: 3D Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy and Cholangiography 3D Minimally Invasive Oesophagectomy 3D Laparoscopic Anterior Resection 3D Laparoscopic Right Hemicolectomy 3D Laparoscopic Single Port Right Hemicolectomy 3D Laparoscopic Distal Pancreatectomy 3D Laparoscopic Hysterectomy 3D Laparoscopic TEP Hernia Repair 3D Robotic TME

17:15

3D LAPAROSCOPIC SURGERY CONCLUDES REFRESHMENT TIMES

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08:30-09:00

Tea & coffee will be available in the Lower Hall, Ground Floor (self-service)

10:30 –11:30

Tea & coffee will be available in the Lower Hall, Ground Floor (self-service)

12:30–14:00

Lunch will be available in the Lower Hall, Ground Floor (self-service)

14:45–16:00

Tea & coffee will be available in the Lower Hall, Ground Floor (self-service)

EVENING SOCIAL PROGRAMME & ALTS BURSARIES

EVENING SOCIAL PROGRAMME THURSDAY 17 NOVEMBER 2011 19:00-20:00 | ALS Industry Partners’ Reception To be held in the Impressionist Gallery at the National Museum Cardiff CF10 3NP

20:00-23:30 | ALS Conference Dinner To be held in the Grand Hall at the National Museum Cardiff CF10 3NP Special guest speaker, international cricketer and Sky Sports commentator, Robert Croft! Supported by

ALTS BURSARIES ALTS (Association of Laparoscopic Theatre Staff) Members 2011 Bursaries The ALS is pleased to offer a number of SIGH (Surgical Instrument Group Holdings Ltd) Bursaries. The purpose of these awards is to enable Senior Theatre Staff to attend the 2011 ALS Annual Scientific Meeting in Cardiff on Thursday & Friday, 17 & 18 November 2011. The Bursaries will cover the cost of the registration fee for the two days and also accommodation for one night (Thursday). Bursaries will be awarded to Senior Theatre Staff who can demonstrate significant experience of teaching, defining the roles and assisting with procedures in the MAS Teams of their hospitals. In order to be considered for one of the SIGH Bursaries it is a prerequisite that candidates should be current ALTS members however you may join on application. Initially email [email protected] to request an application form and membership form if necessary. The completed form must be returned to Mrs Jenny Treglohan, ALS Executive Officer, Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons at The Royal College of Surgeons of England, 35–43 Lincoln’s Inn Fields, London WC2A 3PE. The deadline for receipt of applications is Friday 21 October 2011. This offer is on a ‘first come, first served’ basis and only one bursary per hospital will be awarded. Check out the ALS Conference Microsite for updated information http://www.alsgbi.org/wales2011/index.htm or http://www.alsgbi.org/wales2011/ALS_SIGH_Bursaries.htm We look forward to seeing you in November!

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FRIDAY 18 NOVEMBER 2011 – 8 CPD POINTS

ALS Scientific Programme TIMETABLE

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08:30–09:00

REGISTRATION IN THE FOYER, GROUND FLOOR TEA & COFFEE WILL BE AVAILABLE IN THE LOWER HALL, GROUND FLOOR (SELF-SERVICE)

09:00–09:10

INTRODUCTION: Mr Michael Rhodes (President)

09:10–10:00

FREE PAPERS FROM SUBMITTED ABSTRACTS (5 PAPERS) Chairmen: Mr Ian Beckingham (Nottingham); Professor Zygmunt Krukowski (Aberdeen)

10:00–10:10

PLATINUM SPONSORS’ PRESENTATIONS Chairman: Mr Donald Menzies (Colchester)

10:10–10:40

BRITISH JOURNAL OF SURGERY LECTURE: NEW HORIZONS IN THE TREATMENT OF MORBID OBESITY Professor Christine Ren-Fielding (New York, USA) Chairman: Mr Michael Rhodes (President)

10:40–11:00

TEA & COFFEE WILL BE AVAILABLE IN THE LOWER HALL, GROUND FLOOR (SELF-SERVICE)

11:00–11:30

DEBATE: THIS HOUSE BELIEVES THAT IN TIMES OF AUSTERITY THE LIMITED FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR OBESITY SURGERY SHOULD BE SPENT ON LAPAROSCOPIC GASTRIC BANDING For: Professor George Fielding (New York, USA); Against: Professor Karl Miller (Salzburg, Austria) Chairman: Mr Michael Rhodes (President)

11:30–12:15

3D LAPAROSCOPIC SURGERY – STATUS & FUTURE Mr Iain Jourdan (Guildford); Mr Ralph Smith (Guildford) Chairman: Professor Tim Rockall (Guildford)

12:15–13:15

LUNCH WILL BE AVAILABLE IN THE LOWER HALL, GROUND FLOOR (SELF-SERVICE)

13:15–13:30

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

13:30–14:20

FREE PAPERS FROM SUBMITTED ABSTRACTS (5 PAPERS) Chairmen: Mr Donald Menzies (Colchester); Mr Mark Vipond (Gloucester)

14:20–14:30

PLATINUM SPONSORS’ PRESENTATIONS Chairman: Mr Donald Menzies (Colchester)

14:30- 14:40

TRAVELLING SCHOLARSHIP 2009 PRESENTATION: ADVANCED LAPAROSCOPIC FELLOWSHIP AT THE CLEVELAND CLINIC, OHIO, USA Mr Haris Khwaja (London) Chairman: Mr Mark Vipond (Colchester)

14:40 –15:30

DVD SESSION (6 DVDS) Chairmen: Mr Amir Nisar (Maidstone); Mr Charles Ranaboldo (Salisbury)

ALS SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMME

TIMETABLE (CONTINUED) 15:30–15:45

ALS AWARDS CEREMONY Winner of the ‘2011 David Dunn Medal’ Winner of the ‘2011 ALS Best Laparoscopic DVD Prize’ Winner of the ‘2011 ALS Best Laparoscopic Poster Prize’ ALS INDUSTRY PARTNERS’ AWARDS

Chairmen: Mr Michael Rhodes (Past President); Professor Tim Rockall (President) 15:45

CLOSING REMARKS

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FRIDAY 18 NOVEMBER 2011

ALTS Scientific Programme TIMETABLE 08:30–09:00

REGISTRATION IN THE FOYER, GROUND FLOOR TEA & COFFEE WILL BE AVAILABLE IN THE LOWER HALL, GROUND FLOOR (SELF-SERVICE)

09:00–09:10


WELCOME & INTRODUCTION: Mrs Jane Bradley-Hendricks (ALTS Chair)

09:10–10:10


CO2 HUMIDIFICATION: hosted by Fisher and Paykel

10:10 –10:40


BRITISH JOURNAL OF SURGERY LECTURE: NEW HORIZONS IN THE TREATMENT OF MORBID OBESITY Professor Christine Ren-Fielding (New York, USA) Chairman: Mr Michael Rhodes (President)

10:40–11:00

TEA & COFFEE WILL BE AVAILABLE IN THE LOWER HALL, GROUND FLOOR (SELF-SERVICE)

11:10–11:30


RECENT INSTRUMENT INTRODUCTIONS – Q & A SESSION: hosted by SIGH

11:30–12:15


3D LAPAROSCOPIC SURGERY – STATUS & FUTURE Mr Iain Jourdan (Guildford); Mr Ralph Smith (Guildford) Chairman: Professor Tim Rockall (Guildford)

12:15–13:30

LUNCH WILL BE AVAILABLE IN THE LOWER HALL, GROUND FLOOR (SELF-SERVICE)

13:30–14:30


PRACTICAL PRESENTATION ON CO2 HUMIDIFICATION

14:30–15:30


TBC

15:30–15:45


ALS AWARDS CEREMONY Winner of the ‘2011 David Dunn Medal’ Winner of the ‘2011 ALS Best Laparoscopic DVD Prize’ Winner of the ‘2011 ALS Best Laparoscopic Poster Prize’ ALS INDUSTRY PARTNERS’ AWARDS

Chairmen: Mr Michael Rhodes (Past President); Professor Tim Rockall (President) 15:45


CLOSING REMARKS
Function Room D, First Floor

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Assembly Room, First Floor

General Information

City Hall at night

Cardiff Castle

REGISTRATION & ENQUIRIES DESK LOCATED IN THE FOYER, GROUND FLOOR, MAIN ENTRANCE, CITY HALL 08:30 –17:30 Thursday 17 November 2011 08:30 –16:15 Friday 18 November 2011 REGISTRATION An online registration system is being used for this conference. Please visit the ALS microsite www.alsgbi.org/wales2011 to access the online booking facility. If choosing this method payment must be made by credit or debit card. Alternatively complete the Registration Form on the back pages of this programme and return to the ALS Conference Management with a UK cheque or credit/debit card details. For full registration details refer to page 21. AUDIO-VISUAL INFORMATION All presentations must be compiled using PowerPoint and an advance copy should be forwarded to [email protected] by Friday 11 November 2011. Presentations must also be brought to the conference on a disk, USB stick or laptop. Speakers are required to visit the Audio Visual Speakers’ Preview Room (Syndicate Room G located next to the Assembly Room) at least one hour prior to the scheduled lecture. All presenters of papers and DVDs must register for the conference by 1 November 2011. CAR PARKING Pay & display parking is available in the avenues surrounding City Hall. Alternatively, you may wish to park in the NCP car parks located within walking distance of City Hall: Greyfriars Road, Cardiff, CF10 3AD or Dumfries Place, off Andrews Lane, Cardiff, CF10 3FN www.ncp.co.uk. MercedesBenz are sponsoring a limited number of car parking spaces at City Hall. To qualify for a parking permit please visit their stand in the Marble Hall.

National Museum Cardiff

CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE A Certificate of Attendance will be provided which can be included in delegates’ CPD portfolios as proof of attendance. CPD points are awarded as follows: Wednesday 16 November 2011 ALS Training Day 8 points Thursday 17 November 2011 ALS Annual Scientific Programme 8 points Friday 18 November 2011 ALS Annual Scientific Programme 8 points CLOAKROOM The cloakroom is located at the entrance to City Hall and is free of charge. This will be staffed from 08:00–17:30 on Thursday 17 November and 08:00 –16:30 on Friday 18 November 2011. CONFERENCE TIMINGS Timings may be subject to change and will be confirmed in the Final Programme which will be included in the delegate bags. The programme will be regularly updated in the run-up to the meeting, and will be available on www.alsgbi.org/wales2011 DELEGATE NAME LABELS Adhesive name labels will be provided in each registration pack for presentation at exhibitors’ stands in lieu of business cards. DRESS CODE Please be reminded that the dress code for both the meeting and ALS Conference Dinner is lounge suit. HOTEL ACCOMMODATION Hotel accommodation can be booked by visiting: https://www.conferencebookings.co.uk/delegate/CFDALS2011 or http://www.alsgbi.org/wales2011/venue_accom.htm

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GENERAL INFORMATION

2011 LOYALTY CARD & WINE VOUCHER A loyalty card will be included in all registration packs, which will need to be stamped/signed by each participating exhibitor. Please remember to present the completed card at the Registration Desk to receive a wine voucher. This is to encourage delegates to visit the Industry Exhibition. LUNCH & REFRESHMENTS The delegate registration fee includes the cost of lunch and refreshments, which will be available in the Lower Hall. PRIZES ABSTRACT SUBMISSION GUIDELINES & PRIZE DETAILS Abstracts are invited from both surgeons and laparoscopic theatre staff. Submission of abstracts is online http://www.alsgbi.org/wales2011/abstracts_posters_DVDs.htm Papers that have been short-listed for this prize will be presented in the Free Paper Sessions on Friday, 18 November at 09:10–10:00 and 13:30–14:20. Papers should be a total of 7 minutes duration with 3 minutes for discussion afterwards. The presenter of the best oral abstract will be presented with the 2011 David Dunn Medal and a cheque for £600 generously sponsored by the British Journal of Surgery (BJS). The announcement of the ‘2011 David Dunn Prize’ winner will be made during the ALS Awards Ceremony at 15:30 on Friday 18 November. All free papers selected will be published in a supplement to the Surgical Endoscopy Journal. The closing date for the submission of abstracts is 15 September 2011. DVD SUBMISSION GUIDELINES & PRIZE DETAILS DVDs are invited from both surgeons and laparoscopic theatre staff. An abstract of the DVD should be submitted online http://www.alsgbi.org/wales2011/abstracts_posters_DVDs.htm 5 clearly marked copies of the DVD should be submitted to Mrs Jenny Treglohan, Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons, @ The Royal College of Surgeons of England, 35–43 Lincoln’s Inn Fields, London WC2A 3PE. DVDs should be a total of 5 minutes duration with 3 minutes for discussion afterwards. Only ‘in-house’ productions will be accepted and ‘voiceover’ is compulsory. DVDs that have been short-listed for this prize will be presented in the DVD Session on Friday, 18 November at 14:40–15:30. The presenter of the best laparoscopic DVD will be awarded the 2011 ALS DVD Prize of £250. The announcement of the ‘2011 ALS DVD Prize’ winner will be made during the ALS Awards Ceremony at 15:30 on Friday 18 November. The closing date for the submission of DVDs and DVD abstracts is 15 September 2011.

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POSTER EXHIBITION & PRIZE DETAILS The Poster Exhibition will take place in the Marble Hall from 08:30 on Thursday 17 November until 15:45 on Friday 18 November 2011. The maximum area available for each poster will be 945mm wide x 2000mm long (portrait style). Posters must be attached securely to the display boards with Velcro, which will be provided. Pins, nails or other methods of adhesion must not be used. All posters will be judged on Thursday (between 12:00–14:00), when the presenting authors MUST be in attendance by their posters. The presenter of the best poster will be awarded with a cheque for £150. The announcement of the ‘2011 ALS Poster Prize’ winner will be made during the ALS Awards Ceremony at 15:30 on Friday 18 November. The closing date for the submission of poster abstracts is 15 September 2011. SUPPORT AN ALS TRAINEE 2011 & 2012 SCHEME & PRIZES The ALS would like to thank all Consultants who donated £10 last year towards the ‘Support an ALS Trainee 2011’ scheme. The ALS Industry Partners have generously increased the overall contribution. The money collected will be allocated to all trainee authors presenting an oral paper at the conference this year, to help cover the cost of registration fees. The scheme will continue for 2012 so please donate by keeping the box ticked on the ALS registration system. SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES To explore sponsorship opportunities please contact Mrs Sarah Williams at [email protected] ALS ADVANCED LAPAROSCOPIC SURGERY TRAINING DAY WEDNESDAY 16 NOVEMBER 2011 Places will be limited to 20 and are expected to go very quickly. The training is aimed at Specialist Trainees in Surgery (ST2–8). To qualify for a FREE place, trainees must register for the full Annual Scientific Meeting by Friday 21 October 2011 (£165), and be current paid-up members of the ALS. Subject to availability – register early to avoid disappointment. This day is co-sponsored by Ethicon Endo-Surgery and Ethicon Products and promises to be a unique training opportunity. The full programme is outlined on page 6 & 7. In the event of a cancellation email [email protected] immediately so that the place can be reallocated. Lunch will be provided.

Travel Information

City Hall is located between Cardiff’s Law Courts and the National Museum Cardiff. BY AIR Cardiff International Airport is 19km (12 miles) away and Cardiff Heliport is 6km (4 miles) across the city. BY BUS For local bus information contact: www.cardiffbus.com or telephone Traveline Cymru on +44(0)871 2002233. BY COACH For coach travel information contact: National Express www.nationalexpress.com BY RAIL The main station in Cardiff is Cardiff Central Station Visit www.nationalrail.co.uk or call 084 5748 4950 or +44(0)20 7278 5240 (overseas) for travel information.

BY ROAD From the M4 take junction 29 and follow signs to Cardiff City Centre and National Museum Cardiff. For specific directions log on to: www.theaa.com/route-planner/index.jsp SAT NAV For satellite navigation the postcode for City Call is CF10 3ND. TAXI COMPANIES Taxis are numerous in Cardiff and can be found at Cardiff Central Station or in Park Place (2 minutes walk from City Hall). Local taxi companies are: Capital +44(0)29 2077 7777 Premier +44(0)29 2055 5555 Dragon +44(0)29 2033 3333 Tiger +44(0)29 2020 2020 All information correct at time of release.

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TRAVEL

How to find us

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JOINING THE UK & EIRE’S

Premier Laparoscopic Surgical Association

The Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons (ALS) was formed in April 1994 by the amalgamation of the Society of Minimally Invasive General Surgeons (SMIGS) and the British Surgical Stapling Group (BSSG). The ALS has thus become the main voice for laparoscopic surgeons in Great Britain & Ireland. Its principal aims are to foster innovation in laparoscopic surgery, to provide a structure for training, to promote educational and academic objectives and to liaise under the umbrella of the Association of Surgeons with the surgical Royal Colleges, the Specialist Advisory Committee and other relevant bodies. It supports members in negotiations with Trusts, definitions of job plans and contracts and also the assessment of trainees and training posts with the Postgraduate Regional Deans. Although surgeons may be members of other multidisciplinary groups, such as those dealing with upper and lower gastrointestinal disease, it is important that the specific education and training needs of the laparoscopic surgeon are recognised. The ALS firmly believes in the importance of high quality training programmes throughout the British Isles and this is a fundamental component of the Association’s activities. Many laparoscopic operations were initially developed by enthusiasts and later adopted within the general surgical repertoire. It is therefore essential that all surgeons performing laparoscopic surgery

should be trained to the highest possible standard. To this end the ALS is involved in the organisation and approval of laparoscopic training courses throughout the United Kingdom. Further training courses are organised by the ALS with the support of commercial companies at leading training centres overseas. Surgeons wishing to develop their laparoscopic techniques and repertoire in their own hospital are supported in so doing by proctoring by members of the ALS. The ALS has gained representation on the Council of the Association of Surgeons of Great Britain & Ireland (ASGBI) and is cross-represented on the Association of Coloproctology (ACPGBI), the Association of Upper GI Surgeons (AUGIS) and the Association of Surgeons in Training (ASiT). A representative on Council is a member of the General Surgical Specialist Advisory Committee (SAC) and the ALS is affiliated to the European Association of Endoscopic Surgeons (EAES) and shares the journal “Surgical Endoscopy” with this Association and with the Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES).

Visit www.alsgbi.org for professional and patient information, advice on laparoscopic procedures and details on forthcoming meetings and courses.

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REASONS TO JOIN

The Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons (ALS) • The ALS has evolved for those with an interest in minimal access surgery and strives to support the development of clinical services, education and training. The parallel laparoscopic session at the annual ASGBI International Surgical Congress (Spring) is for both trainee and consultant surgeons. Its extremely popular stand-alone Autumn meeting includes live operating and academic sessions as well as dedicated skills training for trainee members. • The ALS supports trainee and consultant surgeons in developing their surgical repertoires, and champions the best possible standards in higher surgical training. • The Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery Preceptorship Programme is a joint initiative between the ALS and ACPGBI. It is directed at training established consultant surgeons in laparoscopic colorectal surgery. It remains active in Wales, Scotland and Ireland: For further information please contact Jenny Treglohan (ALS) on + 44 (0)20 7973 0305. • As part of its commitment to promote the highest standards the ALS has developed confidential clinical databases to allow comparative audit. • Use of these laparoscopic databases in upper and lower GI disease is provided free to ALS members. • ALS actively assesses hospital provision of laparoscopic equipment and compiles a national audit to inform and advise on acceptable standards. • Affiliate membership of the Association is available for nurses and other theatre personnel. The Association of Laparoscopic Theatre Staff (ALTS) holds parallel meetings during the ALS Annual Scientific Meeting. • Fellowships are available for training to allow members to visit centres abroad and foreign surgeons to visit centres of excellence in the UK and Ireland. • Discount for members on Annual Scientific Meeting fees.

MEMBERSHIP FEES 2011 Full Member with EAES membership and journal

£215

Full Member without EAES membership or journal

£145

Overseas Member with EAES membership and journal

£190

Overseas Member without EAES membership or journal

£115

Trainee Member with EAES membership and journal

£125

Trainee Member without EAES membership or journal

£88

Auxiliary Member (ALTS)

£33

Senior Member without EAES membership or journal

£33

For further information please contact our dedicated team Jenny Treglohan (Executive Officer) Sarah Williams (Business Manager)

email: [email protected] email: [email protected] visit: www.alsgbi.org

T: +44(0)20 7973 0305 T: +44(0)20 7304 4777 F: +44(0)20 7430 9235

Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons of Great Britain & Ireland The Royal College of Surgeons of England, 35–43 Lincoln’s Inn Fields, London WC2A 3PE. Visit: www.alsgbi.org Please note that membership forms may be sent in without a proposer’s signature, as this can be obtained on your behalf.

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MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM 2011

Membership Form I wish to apply for membership of the Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons of Great Britain & Ireland (ALS) & the Association of Laparoscopic Theatre Staff (ALTS). Please complete in BLOCK CAPITALS

Name (please print) Proposed by (Name of Consultant) Consultant’s telephone number My preferred mailing address Postcode Hospital Specialty

Grade

Telephone (home)

Telephone (work)

Mobile Email address

SUBSCRIPTION RATES FOR 2011 • PLEASE TICK PREFERRED BOX Full Member with EAES membership and journal

£215




Full Member without EAES membership or journal

£145




Overseas Member with EAES membership and journal

£190




Overseas Member without EAES membership or journal

£115




Trainee Member with EAES membership and journal

£125




£88




Trainee Member without EAES membership or journal Auxiliary Member (ALTS)

£33




Senior Member without EAES membership or journal

£33




Signature

Date

Cheques should be made payable to ‘The Association of Surgeons & Sub Specialties’. Please note that the ALS can obtain a proposer’s signature on your behalf. This form, when completed, should be returned to:

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The Honorary Secretary of The Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons @ The Royal College of Surgeons of England 35–43 Lincoln’s Inn Fields, London WC2A 3PE. Enquiries +44(0)20 7973 0305 The ALS is a registered charity (1058455)

REGISTRATION

Registration & Fee Information ALS ADVANCED LAPAROSCOPIC SURGERY TRAINING DAY Wednesday, 16 November 2011 This course is aimed at Specialist Trainees in Surgery (ST2–8). Places will be limited and are expected to go very quickly. To qualify for a FREE place, trainees must register for the full Annual Scientific Meeting by Friday 21 October 2011 (£165), and be current paid-up members of the ALS. If you are not a member you must join now! The course is co-sponsored by Ethicon Endo-Surgery and Ethicon Products and promises to be a unique training opportunity. FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION VISIT www.alsgbi.org or the ALS MICROSITE www.alsgbi.org/wales2011

ALS & ALTS ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC MEETING 17 & 18 NOVEMBER 2011 Two Day Package Rates printed in black | One Day Rates printed in red Status

Membership Category

Registration by 21 Oct 2011

Registration after 21 Oct 2011

On the day

Consultants

Full Members of ALS/EAES/SAGES Non Members

£250 (£200)

£305 (£250)

£330 (£300)

£320 (£300)

£370 (£350)

£390 (£370)

Consultants are invited to contribute £10 towards supporting Trainee Members to attend the Annual Scientific Meeting 2012 Trainees

ALTS

Trainee Members of ALS/EAES/SAGES Non Members

£165 (£150)

£200 (£180)

£250 (£200)

£260 (£210)

£310 (£280)

£340 (£300)

ALTS Members Non Members

£100 £125

£110 £135

£130 £160

SOCIAL PROGRAMME FEES THURSDAY 17 NOVEMBER 2011 19:00–20:00 | ALS Industry Partners’ Reception To be held in the Impressionist Gallery @ the National Museum Cardiff, CF10 3NP FREE TO REGISTERED DELEGATES ONLY 20:00–23:30 | ALS Conference Dinner with Top Sporting Personality! To be held in the Grand Hall @ the National Museum Cardiff, CF10 3NP £60 per delegate. Dress Code: Lounge Suit

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REGISTRATION

Registration Information CONDITIONS OF BOOKING • The following cards are accepted: Visa/Visa Delta/ Maestro/ Mastercard/Switch. • We regret American Express cards cannot be accepted. • Payment must be made in sterling. • Registration fees will increase after Friday 21 October 2011. • Please note that all ALS, EAES and SAGES Members receive reduced rates. • Applications for registration cannot be accepted by telephone.

REGISTRATION BY POST • Complete all sides of the printed registration form and return to the ALS Conference Management. • Payment can be made by credit/debit card or by UK cheque. • Cheques must be payable to ‘Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons of GB & I’. • A separate form is required for every delegate and accompanying person (please photocopy if necessary). • Confirmation of registration will be forwarded to the email address given on receipt of payment in full.

ONLINE REGISTRATION • Register online at www.alsgbi.org/wales2011. • Payment must be made by credit/debit card when using the online registration system. • Confirmation of registration will follow automatically via email upon payment in full.

REGISTRATION AT CITY HALL, CARDIFF • The Registration Desk will open at City Hall, Cardiff on Thursday and Friday, 17 and 18 November 2011 at 08:30. AMENDMENT & CANCELLATION • Any amendment to or cancellation of the registration must be made in writing or by fax or email to the ALS Conference Management stating the name and address of the sender. REFUNDS • Refunds for cancelled registrations will be made as follows; by 1 November 2011 – 90% refund. After 1 November 2011 – no refund. • Refunds will be made after the conference.

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REGISTRATION FORM

ALS Annual Scientific Meeting & Training Day THE RIVER CENTRE, TONBRIDGE, KENT | THURSDAY & FRIDAY 26 & 27 NOVEMBER 2009 A separate form is required for each person (please photocopy). Complete both sides of this form in BLOCK CAPITALS and return with payment. Alternatively visit www.alsgbi.org/wales2011 for online registration. Title

First Name

Surname

Postcode

Country

Fax

Email

Address

Tel Dietary Requirements

Hospital if not included in address above Member of ALS/ALTS /EAES/SAGES


Yes
No

Membership No.

Details to appear on the conference badge Name

Town

ALS ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC MEETING FEES Thursday & Friday 17 & 18 November 2011 PLEASE CIRCLE STATUS & FEE RATE Two Day Package Rates printed in black | One Day Rates printed in red

Status

Membership Category

Registration by 21 Oct 2011

Registration after 21 Oct 2011

Registration on 17 & 18 November 2011

Consultants

Full Members of ALS/EAES/SAGES Non Members

£250 (£200)

£305 (£250)

£330 (£300)

£320 (£300)

£370 (£350)

£390 (£370)

Consultants are invited to contribute £10 towards supporting Trainee Members to attend the Annual Scientific Meeting 2012 Trainees



ALTS

Trainee Members of ALS/EAES/SAGES Non Members

£165 (£150)

£200 (£180)

£250 (£200)

£260 (£210)

£310 (£280)

£340 (£300)

ALTS Members Non Members

£100 £125

£110 £135

£130 £160

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REGISTRATION FORM

ADDITIONAL EVENTS (Please tick the appropriate box)
Yes


No

ALS Industry Partners’ Reception 19:00-20:00 Thursday 17 November 2011 FREE TO REGISTERED DELEGATES ONLY


Yes


No

ALS Conference Dinner with Top Sporting Personality! 20:00-23:30 Thursday 17 November 2011 Fee: £60


Yes


No

ALS Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery Training Day 08:30-17:00 Wednesday 16 November 2011 WIMAT (Welsh Institute for Minimal Access Therapy), Cardiff Medicentre, Heath Park, Cardiff CF14 4UJ | ALS Trainee Members ONLY – FREE (conditions apply) SOCIAL PROGRAMME

PAYMENT ALS Conference Registration Fee

ALS Training Day Fee (conditions apply)

FREE

Conference Dinner (£60)

Support an ALS Trainee 2012 (£10)

£10

TOTAL AMOUNT I enclose

A sterling cheque for the total amount made payable to: Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons of GB & I Details of Visa / Visa Delta / Maestro / Mastercard / Switch (delete as appropriate) We regret American Express cards cannot be accepted

Card No Expiry Date

Start Date

Issue No (Switch only)

Security No (last 3 digits on reverse of card) Cardholder’s Name (BLOCK CAPITALS) Address

I have read the conditions of registration and cancellation and enclose my remittance in full Signed

Date

Please return your registration form complete with payment to: Mrs Jenny Treglohan, Executive Officer, Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons @ The Royal College of Surgeons, 35–43 Lincoln’s Inn Fields, London WC2A 3PE Tel: +44(0)20 7973 0305 Fax: +44(0)20 7430 9235 Email: [email protected]

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All Industry Representatives must contact [email protected] to obtain the Industry Registration Form.

ALS INDUSTRY PARTNERS & ALS INDUSTRY EXHIBITION

ALS Industry Partners & ALS Industry Exhibition PARTNERS 2011/2012 PLATINUM

GOLD

SILVER

INDUSTRY EXHIBITION

The ALS Industry Exhibition will be held in the Lower Hall, City Hall, throughout the meeting. The Exhibition will open from 08:30 on Thursday 17 November and close at 14:30 on Friday 18 November 2011. Industry ‘set-up’ day will be Wednesday 16 November 2011. For full information contact Sarah Williams at [email protected] Industry Exhibition Opening Times 08:30–17:00 Thursday 17 November 2011 | 08:30–14:30 Friday 18 November 2011

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