International Course on Coblation® Techniques for ENT Surgery
Course Convenors: Prof Peter Friedland and A/Prof A. Simon Carney
| What |
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| When |
May 20, 2010
to May 22, 2010 |
| Where | Perth, Western Australia |
| Contact Name | ArthroCare (Australasia) Pty Ltd |
| Contact Phone | +61 2 9479 9204 |
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Course Faculty
| A/Prof A. Simon Carney (Flinders Medical Centre & Assoc Professor, Flinders University Adelaide) Mr Phil Fisher (Fremantle Hospital) Prof Peter Friedland (Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital Perth School of Surgery, University Western Australia Mr Richard Lewis (Royal Perth Hospital) A/Prof Shyan Vijayasekaran (UWA Princess Margaret Hospital) |
Course Venue
| St John of God Hospital, Subiaco CTEC Lab, University of Western Australia (Nearest airport is Perth) |
Course Program
| Thursday, May 20 |
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| Arrival at Perth Airport Transfer and check-in to: Rydges Perth, Cnr King & Hay Streets, Perth WA 6841 7.00pm Welcome Reception |
| Friday, May 21 | |
| 6.00 - 8.00am | Breakfast at hotel |
| 8.00am | bus to University of Western Australia (CTEC Facility) |
| 8.30am - 12.30pm |
Basic Sciences |
| Coblation technology and safety - Simon Carney Literature review - Evidence based results with Coblation - Peter Friedland Economics - Cost benefit ratio - Peter Friedland |
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| Surgical Coblation Techniques/Tips and Pitfalls/post op care - How do I do it |
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| Adult Tonsillectomy - Phil Fisher Paediatric adenotonsillectomy - Shyan Vijayasekaran Tonsillotomy - subtotal tonsil reduction - Simon Carney Turbinate reduction and channelling - Shyan Vijayasekaran UPPP and palatal channelling - Richard Lewis Tongue base channelling and submucosal Lingualplasty - Richard Lewis Larynx and trachea - innovative techniques - Simon Carney/Shyan Vijayasekaran Morning tea will be available during this session |
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| 12.30 - 1.15pm |
Lunch |
| 1.15 - 3.00pm |
Cadaver Dissection & Demonstration |
| Tongue base anatomy - Richard Lewis Soft palate anatomy - Simon Carney Coblation Techniques |
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| 3.00 - 3.30pm |
Afternoon Tea |
| 3.30 - 4.30pm |
Questions and Open Forum |
| 4.30pm | Bus back to hotel |
| 6.30pm | Bus transfer to restaurant |
| 9.30pm | Bus transfer to hotel |
Saturday, May 22 |
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| 6.00 - 7.30am |
Breakfast at hotel |
| 7.30am |
Bus to St John of God Hospital Subiaco |
| 8.00am - 12.30pm |
Live Surgery |
| Coblation Tonsillectomy Coblation Sub Total Tonsil Reduction Coblation UVPP Coblation Laryngeal Lesions Coblation Turbinectomy (the above surgical procedures TBC by Faculty) Morning Tea will be available during the live surgery |
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| 12.30pm | Final remarks and close |
Registration Fees and Inclusions
Dissectors - $500.00
Includes course attendance, seminar literature and DVD. Flights*, transportation, meals and two nights' accommodation
| Non Dissectors - $200.00 Includes course attendance, seminar literature and DVD. Flights*, transportation, meals and two nights' accommodation |
Registration Fees for either a Dissector or non-Dissector for WA ENT Surgeons attending this course will be $200.00
*Domestic Australian flights only
Registration
The last day for registration is 1st May 2010. We recommend an early response to secure a place on this course as numbers are limited. When registering please indicate your interest to attend as a dissector of a non dissector. Priority will be given to Consultant Surgeons and early applications.
Please contact ArthroCare (Australasia) Pty Ltd for a registration form. Registrations will be confirmed by email or fax.
Climate and Clothing
| The weather in Perth in May is warm, with cooler evenings and pleasant days. The dress code for this meeting is casual for all occasions. Please remember to bring a light jacket for evening. |
Visas and Passports
Every person travelling to Australia should be in possession of a valid passport. Some countries require a visa for visiting Australia. Please contact the Australian Embassy or your local Consulate for further information.
Applications for Accreditation will be submitted to RACS QA and CPD Program for CPD points.
