Now in its 26th year, School of Bronchoscopy Workshop is a flexible bronchoscopy course directed by Professor Pallav Shah, which has evolved to a modular format. Our vision is to help new trainees progress and also refine the skills of experienced bronchoscopists from basic bronchoscopy through to advanced interventional pulmonology. Attendees can apply to attend for one or both modules.
The course will cover the theoretical aspects around the relevant procedures, some hands-on simulators and recorded cases.
The first day is intended for doctors who are training in respiratory medicine, cardio-thoracic surgery and anaesthetics. It is also useful for consultants who want to refine their procedures. It will cover basic anatomy through to handling a bronchoscope. It will also cover advanced procedures such as electromagnetic navigation bronchoscopy and cryobiopsy. This module includes at least three hours of simulation.
On the second day the key areas that will be covered are endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS), management of central airway tumours, bronchoscopic lung volume reduction and Robotic Bronchoscopy. This module is intended for experienced bronchoscopists and hence suitable for experienced registrars and consultants in respiratory medicine and cardio-thoracic surgery, who are interested in performing advanced diagnostic bronchoscopic procedures with flexible bronchoscopy and Robotics.