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Core Skills: Workshop in Neck Dissection for Thyroid Carcinoma

Description

This highly practical cadaveric workshop features concurrent full day Surgical Trainee level and Consultant/Fellow level practical sessions in the steps and techniques of radical neck dissection for thyroid carcinoma. An expert Faculty will mentor the dissection and provide expert, practical feedback to participants.  Each session is tailored to provide participants with appropriate surgical training for their level of ability and skill set. The workshop includes an interactive faculty panel discussion covering expert advice and alternative radical neck dissection techniques.

The cadaveric models provide excellent anatomical realism and near normal tissue properties for repeated practise.

Workshop Content

There will be two participants per Consultant/Fellow senior cadaveric work station.

Presentations and practical cadaveric sessions cover the following procedures:
Tracheostomy insertion
Cricothyroidotomy puncture
Sternocleidomastoid muscle (SCM) dissection
Posterior triangle Control of the thoracic duct
Contralateral modified radical neck dissection Thyroidectomy
Central neck dissection
 
Video presentations of the following techniques are also included:
Skin flap and SCM dissection
CN XI and posterior triangle (spinal accessory nerve)
Dissection of the carotid sheath

Learning Outcomes

  1. Deepen understanding in anatomical structures relating to Head & Neck Surgery
  2. Deepen understanding and skills in carotid sheath dissection
  3. Deepen knowledge of nerve identification & posterior triangle & thoracic duct dissection
  4. Deepen knowledge and surgical techniques in submandibular gland dissection.

Details

Date: 7 August 2025   

Cost:
WA Consultants and Fellows: $1255
Non-WA Consultants and Fellows: $1445
WA RMOs, Unaccredited Registrars and Trainees: $650
Non-WA RMOs, Unaccredited Registrars and Trainees: $750
 
Location: 
CTEC
The University of Western Australia
Entrance No.2
Hackett Drive, Crawley
Perth, Western Australia

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CPD Activity Details
Provider
Domain
Educational Activities
Type
General Learning
Activity
Workshop / masterclass
CPD Hours
7h : 0m
Topic
Surgical Procedures and the Operative Environment
Audience
Medical practitioners
Applicable CAPE Aspects
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