Since 2002, the laparoscopic unit at Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has implemented an enhanced recovery programme (ERP) for their patients. This has produced excellent results with a shortened post-operative stay  and a very low re-admission rate. The faculty now hold regular courses in Yeovil Academy to share their expertise with a wider audience.   These courses are complimented by laparoscopic theatre practitioner training for colorectal surgery.

Other new developments this year include education for the use of laparoscopic ultrasound to detect biliary calculi during cholecystectomy, coaching for medical, digital video production and a practical laparoscopic surgery workshop for Severn Deanery trainees.

1st INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ENHANCED RECOVERY - 9th - 10th September 2010

We are delighted to announce this exciting event, which will take place in Bristol on Thursday 9th and Friday 10th September 2010.  Guest speakers will include international experts from a variety of specialties.  Please contact Elaine Cox for further information.  [Download flyer]

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Yeovil Academy

The Academy is a multi-professional centre providing education to all staff and professional groups.   In addition to maintaining strong links with several higher education institutions, we aim to provide an environment that encourages and supports both practical learning and formal education.

South West Laparoscopic Consortium

The South West Laparoscopic Consortium is a collaboration between a number of hospitals in the region (including Yeovil District Hospital, University Hospitals Bristol, North Bristol and Plymouth Hospitals).  The group aims to provide high quality laparoscopic colorectal surgery training for consultant surgeons in the region and beyond. Our multi-faceted approach supports formal training, self-directed learning, performance assessment and clinical mentoring in a way that is easily accessible to preceptees.

Our group combines experienced preceptors, proven enhanced recovery team training and innovative surgical and cadaveric skills laboratories. The stages of our programme include:

•  targeted e-learning for colorectal surgical teams

•  dry lab skills courses covering the essential techniques

•  cadaveric skills courses for rehearsal of specific procedures

•  wet lab training in collaboration with our industrial partners

•  close clinical involvement in one of our four training sites

•  team training to support the establishment of an enhanced recovery programme

•  extended preceptorship using an outreach model

For more information, please follow this link.

Contact Information

Telephone

01935 384529 / 384585

 

Postal address

Yeovil Academy, Yeovil District Hospital. Higher Kingston. Yeovil. Somerset BA21 4AT

 

Electronic mail

General Information: fiona.carter@ydh.nhs.uk
Bookings: elaine.cox@ydh.nhs.uk
Webmaster: fiona.carter@ydh.nhs.uk

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