Advanced MIS & Robotic Workshop for Paramedic
05 June 2025
Location: Sarawak General Hospital
Objectives
The workshop will combine concise lectures, case discussions, and small-group skills stations. Key topics include:
- Principles of MIS and the essential scrub-nurse role
- Safe application of energy devices (monopolar, bipolar, ultrasonic)
- Robotic surgery setup and troubleshooting
- Hands-on training: da Vinci docking, rapid undocking, and real-world problem solving
Description
An intensive pre-congress programme dedicated to operating theatre nurses who are ready to lead in minimally invasive and robotic surgery. Build confidence, sharpen skills, and embrace the future of surgical care.
Who Should Attend
- Paramedics involved in surgical support or operating theatre duties.
- Surgical Technicians and OR Nurses seeking advanced training in MIS and robotic surgery.
Course Director
- Dr Ang Hui Min, Malaysia
- Dr Low Kah Pin, Malaysia
Tentative Programme Agenda
| TIME | TOPICS |
| 08:30 | Registration & welcome |
| 09:00 | The Basic: Fundamentals of Minimally Invasive Surgery |
| 09:30 | The Tools: Instrument & Tower Setup |
| 10:00 | The Power: Energy use in MIS |
| 10:30 | Q&A |
| 10:45 | Tea Break |
| 11:00 | The People: Role of OT Scrub Nurse in MIS |
| 11:30 | The Robot: Robotic Surgery - Introduction |
| 12:15 | Q&A |
| 12:40 | Sponsored Talk |
| 13:00 | Lunch |
| 14:00 | The Connection: Docking and Instrument handling for the Da Vinci System |
| 14:30 | The Fear: Overcoming Challenges in MIS |
| 15:00 | Break |
| 15:15 | The Scenarios: Skill Stations Rotation |
| 16:30 | Feedback & Closing |