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ALRSGBI Academy @alrsgbiacademy.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

2 months to go! 🤖 ALRSGBI & ALRTS ASM 2026 📍 Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester 📅 7–8 Dec Plus training days: 🦾 4 Dec: Robotic: Intuitive, Winnersh 🔬 5 Dec: Laparoscopic: The Christie, Manchester Register: alrsgbi.org/2026-alrsgbi-asm/

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2026 ALRSGBI ASM - ALRSGBI

Unlock Cutting-Edge Surgical Insights and Networking at the Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) – December 2026 Thought-provoking symposia and lectures with international speakers, featuring video session...

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ALRSGBI Academy @alrsgbiacademy.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

✨ A huge thank you to our Silver Sponsors for their generous support of the ALRSGBI & ALRTS ASM 2026! Your support helps bring our surgical community together for learning, innovation & collaboration. 📍 Manchester | 7–8 Dec 🎟️ Register: alrsgbi.org/2026-alrsgbi-asm/ #ASM2026 #ALRSGBI

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ALRSGBI Academy @alrsgbiacademy.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

3 months to go 🤖 ALRSGBI & ALRTS ASM 2026 — Global Partnerships & Innovations in Digital Surgery & AI. Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester, Dec 7-8. Register: www.alrsgbi.org/2026-alrsgbi...

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ALRSGBI Academy @alrsgbiacademy.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Put your laparoscopic skills to the test with LapPass®🚀 Designed for medical students through to ST6, & non-training equivalents. With LapPass® courses running across the country, there are plenty of opportunities to get involved. 📍 Find a LapPass® course near you and sign up: alrsgbi.org/lappass

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ALRSGBI Academy @alrsgbiacademy.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Another great 2 day LapPass course yesterday at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust with great faculty including previous ALRS President Mark Vipond and Vimaladhithan Mahendran who organised and ran the course.

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ALRSGBI Academy @alrsgbiacademy.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

🚨 Upper GI Emergencies: When the simple solution isn’t enough🚨 Join the ALRSGBI–IAGES webinar for expert insights on challenging duodenal & oesophageal perforations 📅 19 Sept 2026 🕗 8 PM IST | 3:30 PM UK 🎓 2 CPD points Register via the QR code. #ALRSGBI #IAGES #UpperGI

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ALRSGBandI @alrsgbandi.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

ALRSGBI Travelling Scholarship 2026 – Applications now open. Email: jtreglohan@alrsgbi.org for an application form. Closing date: 31 October 2026 @neikeel.bsky.social @daysurg.bsky.social @alrsgbiacademy.bsky.social @bjsurgery.bsky.social

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ALRSGBI Academy @alrsgbiacademy.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

ST7/8 trainees & Post-CCT Fellows 📢 Ready to take the next step in robotic surgery? Join us on 8–9 Sept for the ALRSGBI Intermediate Skills in Robotic Surgery Course. 🎓 12 CPD points | 👥 6 places only 🔗 Register below! www.alrsgbi.org/2026/05/14/a...

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ALRSGBI Intermediate Skills in Robotic Surgery course, Wokingham - 8th & 9th September 2026 - ALRSGBI

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ALRSGBI Academy @alrsgbiacademy.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

📢 Abstract submissions are now open for the ALRSGBI & ALRTS 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting! We welcome submissions from consultant surgeons, trainees, laparoscopic theatre staff, and industry partners. 🗓️ Deadline: 31 July 2026 🔗 www.alrsgbi.org/2026-alrsgbi...

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ALRSGBI Academy @alrsgbiacademy.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Highlights from our Emergency Paediatric Surgical Skills course yesterday! Thank you to our delegates, faculty & Karl Storz for a fantastic day of hands-on learning, practical skills & collaboration! Find out more about upcoming courses & events near you at www.alrsgbi.org/alrsgbi-academy 🚀

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ALRSGBI Academy @alrsgbiacademy.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

From bile duct exploration to complex GI interventions, tomorrow’s IAGES–ALRSGBI webinar brings together international experts to share practical insights and real-world experience in CBD stone management. 📅 20 June 2026 🕗 8 PM IST | 3:30 PM UK Registration link below! See you there!

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ALRSGBI Academy @alrsgbiacademy.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Applications are now open for the ALRSGBI Laparoscopic Skills Course 2026 🚀 A one-day intensive wet-lab course covering core laparoscopic skills including cholecystectomy, appendicectomy, suturing and stapling. 📍New Cross Hospital, Wolverhampton 📅 17/7/26 📧 To register: Kapil.agrawal@nhs.net

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ALRSGBI Academy @alrsgbiacademy.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Last call! Deadline before 5pm today!

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ALRSGBI Academy @alrsgbiacademy.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

🚨Emergency Paediatric Surgical Skills Course🚨 A hands-on workshop aimed at general surgery trainees managing paediatric patients on their on call 🔹 Expert faculty 🔹 Dry & wet lab 🔹 Only 12 places 📅 26 June 2026 📍 KARL STORZ, Slough 📩 Email Jtreglohan@alrsgbi.org to book your spot!

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ALRSGBI Academy @alrsgbiacademy.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

The IAGES–ALRSGBI Webinar Series continues with a session on the management of common bile duct stones. Join us for what promises to be an insightful discussion! 📅 20 June 2026 🕗 8pm IST | 3:30pm UK 💻 Online See flyer for details See you there!

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ALRSGBI Academy @alrsgbiacademy.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

📣 Registration is now open for the North of Scotland LapPass® Day on 2 July 2026 in Aberdeen, our nationally recognised certification course for FY2–ST4 doctors to develop and assess core laparoscopic skills. Only 10 places available. Apply early to secure your place! 🚀

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ALRSGBI Academy @alrsgbiacademy.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

🚀 The new ALRSGBI website is now live! Explore our updated online hub for education, training, courses, events, and resources for the robotic surgery community. 🌐 www.alrsgbi.org Take a look around and let us know what you think—we'd love to hear your feedback!

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ALRSGBI Academy @alrsgbiacademy.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

Advance your laparoscopic surgery skills with this RCS Approved Intermediate Skills Course in Bradford on 20–21 Oct 2026. For ST3–6 trainees, SAS & Trust grade doctors. 📅 Booking deadline: 18.09.26 📧 simulation.administration@bthft.nhs.uk

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ALRSGBI Academy @alrsgbiacademy.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Calling UK surgeons in training & young consultants! The Colchester Surgical Research Foundation is offering a £5,000 Travelling Scholarship. Apply by 31 August 2026. Must be an ALRSGBI member. Request forms via jtreglohan@alrsgbi.org Full info: www.alrsgbi.org

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ALRSGBI Academy @alrsgbiacademy.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Preparing for the FRCS General Surgery viva? Join our 2-day mock viva course in Leeds on 11–12 July 2026: • Face-to-face viva practice • Pre-course online lectures • 8 CPD hours (ALRS) Places are limited so reserve your spot now! 📩 Email: B.AMR@NHS.NET

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ALRSGBI Academy @alrsgbiacademy.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

🚀 Ready to level up your laparoscopic skills? Join us for the North West Regional LapPass Training Day - an intensive hands-on session designed to accelerate your laparoscopic training and build confidence in essential surgical techniques.

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ALRSGBI Academy @alrsgbiacademy.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

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ALRSGBI Academy @alrsgbiacademy.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Step into the future of robotic surgery 🔬 Join us for an Introduction to the Versius Robot - a full day of hands-on training! 📍 Cambridge 📅 9/9/2026 🎓 Suitable for ST6-8 & equivalents ⚡ Limited to 10 places To apply: jtreglohan@alrsgbi.org

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ALRSGBI Academy @alrsgbiacademy.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

We’re pleased to promote the 17th Regional ESCP Masterclass: Updates in Coloproctology — a dedicated 1-day course for trainees preparing for the FRCS & ESBQ exams. 📍 Portsmouth, UK 📅 9 June 2026 Register here: www.escp.eu.com/education/ma... @pcolorectal.bsky.social @acpgbi.bsky.social

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ALRSGBI Academy @alrsgbiacademy.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Save the date! 📅 Join us for the upcoming ALRSGBI & ALRTS 2026 Training Days and Annual Scientific Meeting - bringing together innovation, collaboration, digital surgery & AI. 🗓 4–8 December 2026 📍 Wokingham & Manchester, UK More updates coming soon. Stay tuned!

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ALRSGBI Academy @alrsgbiacademy.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Great to see another successful RoboPass course! RoboPass is a validated accreditation programme for fundamental robotic surgical skills. Huge thanks to Asma Afzal for organising, The Griffin Institute for hosting, and @drselvarajah.bsky.social and Prof Francis for sharing their expertise.

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ALRSGBI Academy @alrsgbiacademy.bsky.social · 01/11/2025

Our final speaker highlight! 🎤 We’re delighted to welcome our very own Ms Bennett, presenting “10 Years of LapPass” — reflecting on a decade of progress in @ALSGBandI own laparoscopic skills programme. See you in just 2 days at #ASMSTANSTED2025! #LapPass #LaparoscopicTraining

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ALRSGBI Academy @alrsgbiacademy.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

💡 Join Mr Deshpande, Cardiothoracic Surgeon & President-Elect of BISMICS, for a surgical video session: “Learning from Laparoscopy to Thoracoscopy for Harvest of LIMA Pedicle Graft.” See technique evolution in action at #ASMStansted2025!

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ALRSGBI Academy @alrsgbiacademy.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

📢Speaker announcement! We’re honoured to welcome Mr Michael Swinn, author of Hitting Your Head Against a Brick Wall, to the ALSGBI ASM stage Mr Swinn will present the Equality, Diversity & Inclusivity Lecture, drawing on his powerful experiences as an advocate for change. #ASMSTANSTED2025

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ALRSGBI Academy @alrsgbiacademy.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

🚨We are excited to announce that @BritishHernia will be participating in #ASMSTANSTED2025! Join us as we explore cutting edge minimally invasive techniques and outcomes in hernia surgery! #roboticsurgery #herniarepair Sign up for the BHS Registry via the QR code below

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ALRSGBI Academy @alrsgbiacademy.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

🔊Speaker announcement 🔊 Get excited for #ASMSTANSTED2025 with Professor Shafi Ahmed who continues our section on #surgicaltraining with a talk on Innovations to Improve Training in the Operating Room. Join us on 4th Nov in Stansted to learn more! @shafiahmed.bsky.social

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ALRSGBI Academy @alrsgbiacademy.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Our next speaker highlight is Mr Altaf Alwan, our very own Director of Education & Training who will be chairing Session 1 on Day 1 of #ASMStansted2025 focusing on the exciting field of robotic hernia repair! @alsgbandi.bsky.social @britishhernia.bsky.social

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ALRSGBI Academy @alrsgbiacademy.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

⏰Early Bird Rates still available for limited time only!⏰ Just 5 days left to secure your spot for #ALSGBISTANSTED2025 at our early bird rate 🗓️ Early bird rate till 30th Sept 2025 11:59pm BST 📎 alsgbi.org/2025-alsgbi-as…

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ALRSGBI Academy @alrsgbiacademy.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

We are excited to announce our next speaker Mr Krishna Moothy, who will be delivering an engaging video session highlighting techniques for repairing giant hiatal hernias! #ALSGBISTANSTED2025 @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social @baps1953.bsky.social @asgbi.bsky.social @alsgbandi.bsky.social

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ALRSGBI Academy @alrsgbiacademy.bsky.social · 21/09/2025

What a fantastic turnout and engagement at the recent IAGES x @alsgbandi.bsky.social Webinar on Advanced Surgical Approaches in Paediatric Surgery! Here's a few key snapshots from the stimulating presentations. Special thanks to the speakers and modatators for a job well done!

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ALRSGBI Academy @alrsgbiacademy.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

1 day to go to the anticipated IAGES X @alsgbandi.bsky.social Webinar on Advanced Surgical Approaches in Paediatric Surgery! 🗓️ 20th Sept (Tomorrow!) ⏰3:30pm BST / 8PM IST 💸 FREE Link for registration: docplexus.com/open-webinar/b… See you there!

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ALRSGBI Academy @alrsgbiacademy.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

Surgical training is ever evolving to keep up with advances in Surgery and Technology. Our next speaker is Ms El-Sayed, who will be challenging us to rethink how we train the surgeons of today! @asgbi.bsky.social @alsgbandi.bsky.social @rcsed.bsky.social @collegeofsurgeons.bsky.social

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ALRSGBI Academy @alrsgbiacademy.bsky.social · 13/09/2025

Introducing Professor Barry McGuire, Dean of Postgraduate Surgical Education at RCSI, who will be presenting a Video Session on Managing Bleeding Complications in Robotic Surgery #ALSGBISTANSTED2025 @asgbi.bsky.social @acpgbi.bsky.social @rcsi.bsky.social Link: www.alsgbi.org/2025-alsgbi-...

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ALRSGBI Academy @alrsgbiacademy.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

One of the most anticipated session of #ALSGBISTANSTED2025 is the returning Focused Video Session, and we are looking forward to this year's session, chaired by Mr Jawad Ahmad, @alsgbandi.bsky.social Robotic Lead! @britishhernia.bsky.social @asgbi.bsky.social @pcolorectal.bsky.social

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ALRSGBI Academy @alrsgbiacademy.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

ALSGBI ASM Stansted 2025 is coming up! Join us for the latest research, cutting edge technology, networking with industry partners, training opportunities, and to be part of our fantastic community! #ASMSTANSTED2025 @BritishHernia @IAGES_Konnect www.alsgbi.org/2025-alsgbi-...

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ALRSGBI Academy @alrsgbiacademy.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

Introducing Mr Stuart Mercer, who will be speaking to us on Minimal Access Surgery in the Emergency Setting at #ALSGBISTANSTED2025 Check out www.alsgbi.org/2025-alsgbi-... for more details!

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ALRSGBI Academy @alrsgbiacademy.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

Want to know what to expect at #ASMStansted2025? ✅Thought provoking lectures ✅Video demonstrations ✅Inspiration for education and training ✅LapPass ✅Industry networking Check out alsgbi.org/2025-alsgbi-as… for more details @britishhernia.bsky.social

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ALRSGBI Academy @alrsgbiacademy.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

Meet our first speaker, delivering the ALSGBI Lecture at #ASMStansted2025! Professor Paul Barach is a patient safety champion and a thought leader informing US and global health policy. Excited to hear about the role of Non Technical Skills in preventing surgical errors!

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ALRSGBI Academy @alrsgbiacademy.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

Unlock cutting edge surgical insight at ALSGBI ASM Stansted 2025 with leading surgeons, industry professionals, and innovators in minimal access surgery! 📍London Stansted 🗓️3rd - 4th Nov 2025 Check out alsgbi.org/2025-alsgbi-as… for more info Early bird rates available.

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ALRSGBI Academy @alrsgbiacademy.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

The Academy is pleased to announce exciting leadership opportunities! We are looking for enthusiastic surgeons to join our Podcast team. Join us in hearing and learning from leading surgeons via this engaging format. Full details below. We look forward to working with you!

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ALRSGBI Academy @alrsgbiacademy.bsky.social · 29/06/2025

Good news! The deadline for abstract submission for ALSGBI ASM 2025 has been extended! 22:00 BST 7th July 2025 Hope to see you there! Click the link below for more information: www.alsgbi.org/2025-alsgbi-...

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ALRSGBI Academy @alrsgbiacademy.bsky.social · 21/06/2025

There's only 9 days left for abstract submission for ALSGBI ASM 2025! We look forward to your groundbreaking work and innovative ideas in the field of minimally invasive surgery. To submit your abstract, please visit alsgbi.org/2025-alsgbi-as…

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ALRSGBI Academy @alrsgbiacademy.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

🔥Hot off the press! New guidelines from GIRFT on implentation of Robotic Assisted Surgery in England ✅Designing a RAS programne ✅Staff training ✅Evaluation and safety More info📎: gettingitrightfirsttime.co.uk/implementing-a… @nhsgirft.bsky.social

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ALRSGBI Academy @alrsgbiacademy.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

It’s Mental Health awareness week! Surgeons are at a higher risk of anxiety, depression and burnout, often without seeking help. That’s why we’ve put together a Sources of Support page, that we hope may be useful now, or in the future. alsgbi.org/wp-content/upl…

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ALRSGBI Academy @alrsgbiacademy.bsky.social · 10/05/2025

A meta-analysis finds single-stage management (laparoscopic cholecystectomy with bile duct exploration) as effective as two-stage (ERCP plus cholecystectomy) for gallstones with bile duct stones, with fewer procedures per patient. pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...

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Two-stage vs single-stage management for concomitant gallstones and common bile duct stones

AIM: To evaluate the safety and effectiveness of two-stage vs single-stage management for concomitant gallstones and common bile duct stones. METHODS: Four databases, including PubMed, Embase, the Coc...

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