Cadaveric Peritoneal and Cytoreductive Surgery

Overview

As cancer care evolves, so too must our expertise. This advanced cadaveric course offers a rare opportunity to build hands-on experience in cytoreductive surgery, with a focus on anatomy, safe operative technique, and multidisciplinary best practice. Designed and delivered by leading experts, the course balances theory and surgical application in a focused, high-support environment.

Course Details

Virtual Online Theory Session

• Wednesday 7th January 2026, 18:30 – 20:30 (GMT).

In-Person Cadaveric Workshop

• Thursday 15th January 2026, 08:30 – 17:00 (GMT) at the Manchester Surgical Skills and Simulation Centre, University of Manchester.

What You’ll Learn

You’ll explore the full scope of surgical management in peritoneal malignancy, including diagnosis, MDT coordination and detailed operative techniques such as:

• Peritoneal stripping and omentectomy

• Liver mobilisation and cholecystectomy

• Splenectomy and salpingo-oophorectomy

• Bowel resections and pelvic peritonectomy

Throughout the course, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of intra-abdominal anatomy using fresh frozen cadavers and work in small, supported groups to ensure maximum access to faculty guidance.

This Course is Ideal For:

• Consultant and senior trainee colorectal, oncological, urological, and gynaecological surgeons

• Surgical fellows with an interest in peritoneal surface malignancy

• Professionals looking to expand their surgical repertoire in complex oncological procedures

Course Fees

UK 'Hands on' Participant Fees: £1000

International 'Hands on' Participant Fees: £1500

Observer Fee: £275

We have a further course taking place - Cadaveric Pelvic Exenteration Course on 8th / 16th Jan 2026. Further information can be found via this link https://Cadveric-Pelvic_Exenteration-Course.eventbrite.co.uk

if you would like to reserve a place on both courses, then a 2 course hands on ticket can be purchased with a discounted rate on this event page. (discounts not available for observer only tickets, these are booked indivually on each course page )

NB. There are a limited number of participants places on each course. Payments must be received before the course. Registrations will be confirmed upon payment being received.

Venue Information

The MSSSC is centrally located within the city of Manchester and within the University of Manchester’s main campus. It is easily accessible by public transport, being a 5-minute drive from Manchester Piccadilly railway station and 20 minutes from Manchester International Airport. If travelling by car there is a NCP multi-story car park located nearby on Grafton Street, charges are applicable. There are hotels to suit every budget within walking distance or a short taxi ride.

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