ST5-7 The Principal Of ‘Small-Bites’ Abdominal Wall Closure – A Gynaecological Perspective (SB041125)

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DescriptionCourse Title: The Principal Of ‘Small-Bites’ Abdominal Wall Closure – A Gynaecological Perspective Time: 0900 to 1600 Date: 4th November 2025 Venue: York Hospital, MEC Grade: ST 5, 6 & 7 Places: 20 Catering: Lunch and refreshments provided CPD: 6 CPD points
VenueYork MEC, York - Yorkshire and the Humber  View details
Date & timeTuesday 4 November 2025, 09:00 to 16:00
LecturerTBD
Target audience

Mandatory: ST5 Trainee, or ST6 Trainee, or ST7 Trainee

Course styleFace to Face
CateringCatering Provided
CPD hours0:00
CostNo charge
Aims

The course will cover:

  • Anatomy of the abdominal wall and the importance of Linea Alba
  • Approaches to the abdomen and traditional closure - a gynae perspective
  • Incisional hernia scale of the problem
  • Small-bites evidence
  • Small-bites technique
  • Pfannensteil Hernia; Scale of the Problem & Prevention
  • Hands on session to practice the Small-bites technique