1st Singapore ENT Laser Course
By Singapore General Hospital & Changi
General Hospital
4 - 5 November 2008
SGH Postgraduate Medical Institute & Clinical
Skills Laboratory |
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About the Course:
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This two-day course is recommended
for doctors-in-training as well as specialists involved
in ENT laser surgery. It is also of value to operating
theatre staff involved in laser procedures. On the
first morning there are lectures and video presentations
on basic science and clinical applications. This is
followed by an afternoon seminar on laser surgery
for laryngeal cancer. The second day consists of a
full day of hands-on practice in the experimental
lab using different types of lasers. We are pleased
to welcome Professor Marc Remacle, a well-known expert
in the field of ENT Laser Surgery, as our keynote
speaker and instructor for this inaugural course.
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are expected to fulfil the following objectives: |
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Understand principles of laser
physics. |
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Know about different types
of laser and equipment available. |
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Be aware of the precautions
necessary to operate the laser safely. |
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Understand how lasers can
be applied in different aspects of otolaryngology. |
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Be familiar with the controversies
surrounding use of lasers for laryngeal carcinoma. |
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Understand how laser surgery
can be carried out for different stages of tumor, and
how to avoid pitfalls. |
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Be familiar with instrument
and equipment handling techniques during ENT laser surgery
(hands-on participants). |
