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Lymphadenectomy for Plastic Surgery Trainees (AM 30/04/2026)
| Availability | Only 2 places available (course only available for users whose training programme is plastic surgery and placement speciality is plastic surgery)  Add to basket | ||
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| Subject | CADSIM | ||
| Description | This regional cadaveric simulation (CADSIM) course is designed for plastic surgery trainees to develop a strong, practical understanding of the anatomy and surgical techniques required for lymph node dissection in melanoma and skin cancer surgery. Following changes in melanoma management, completion lymph node dissection is no longer routinely performed for patients with a positive sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB), with many patients now managed with immunotherapy. As a result, trainees are exposed to fewer lymphadenectomy procedures during training, and those encountered are often more complex, typically performed for patients with clinically palpable or advanced nodal disease. This course aims to address this training gap by providing high quality hands-on cadaveric simulation covering the full spectrum of lymphadenectomy procedures, delivered by experienced consultant plastic surgeons in a supportive, small-group teaching environment. | ||
| Additional information | Please read the dissection room regulations prior to attending the course. You will be asked to sign that you have read the regulations on the day at registration. ( if you are pregnant you cannot go in the anatomy labs for health and safety reasons) The course Director is Ms Leila Touil, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. The course is free for Yorkshire and Humber Trainees. Priority will be given to regional trainees. Please make sure you meet the correct grade criteria for each speciality before booking your place and book your study leave promptly. Once you have booked your place on the course you will get an email reminder 2 weeks before the course. If you fail to attend on the day without contacting us you are denying someone else the chance to attend, and your details will be forwarded to your TPD. Non - regional trainees please contact CADSIM@leeds.ac.uk for availability and course fees before booking a place. Surgical gowns, over shoes, facemasks and gloves are provided for the lab. If you wish to wear theatre blues please bring your own. The anatomy lab is on Level 9, Worsley Building, University of Leeds Worsley Building entrance what3words ///catch.wider.dots Please contact J.johnson1@leeds.ac.uk if you have any special dietary requests. Failure to attend the course on the day/s without contacting the course administrator prior to the course starting or emailing cadsim@leeds.ac.uk will be followed up with your TPD. | ||
| Venue | Room 9.51, CADSIM Venue, Leeds, Leeds - Yorkshire and the Humber  View details | ||
| Date & time | Thursday 30 April 2026, 08:30 to 12:30 | ||
| Lecturer | TBC | ||
| Target audience | Mandatory: Specialty Registrar ST3, or Specialty Registrar ST4, or Specialty Registrar ST5, or Specialty Registrar ST6, or Specialty Registrar ST7, or Specialty Registrar ST8 | ||
| Course style | Theory and Practical Skills | ||
| Catering | Tea and Coffee | ||
| CPD hours | 0:00 | ||
| Cost | No charge | ||
| Aims | To provide plastic surgery trainees with a comprehensive, practical understanding of lymphadenectomy procedures through cadaveric simulation, addressing reduced operative exposure in current melanoma practice. | ||
| Objectives | Course Content The course will provide structured teaching and supervised cadaveric dissection of: Neck dissection and parotidectomy Axillary lymph node dissection Groin (inguinal) lymphadenectomy Pelvic lymph node dissection Teaching will focus on relevant anatomy, step-by-step operative technique, surgical tips and strategies to minimise complications. | ||
| Learning outcomes | By the end of the course, participants will be able to: Describe the indications for lymphadenectomy in skin cancer management Demonstrate a clear understanding of the relevant surgical anatomy for lymph node dissection of the neck, parotid, axilla, groin and pelvis Perform the key steps of lymph node dissection procedures in a simulated cadaveric setting Apply safe operative principles and techniques to minimise morbidity and complications Increase confidence in assisting with and performing lymphadenectomy procedures in clinical practice | ||
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