What laparoscopic surgery programs does Solace offer?

Five programs: Basic Laparoscopic Surgery (5 days), Advanced Laparoscopic GI Surgery (7 days), Laparoscopic Hernia Repair Masterclass, Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery Orientation, and Surgical Oncology Orientation.

Who teaches laparoscopic surgery at Solace Training Academy?

Dr. Nikhil Gupta (M.Ch. GI Surgery, G.B. Pant Hospital, 20+ years, CRS+HIPEC specialist) and Dr. Ishan Sehgal (FMAS, FIAGES, FALS) lead the GI & Laparoscopic Surgery pillar.

Is Solace Training Academy good for basic laparoscopy training?

Yes. The Basic Laparoscopic Surgery program is designed for MS/DNB surgeons who want to build foundational laparoscopic skills. Trainees operate on live cases every day in a batch of 6, ensuring maximum hands-on time.

Do you train in bariatric surgery?

Yes. The Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery Orientation program covers the principles, patient selection, and technique for laparoscopic bariatric procedures, led by Dr. Vikrant Sharma (Fellowship in Revision Bariatric Surgery, Belgium).

Pillar 03

GI & Laparoscopic Surgery

Our flagship pillar — from basic laparoscopic cholecystectomy to advanced colorectal, hepatobiliary and oncosurgery training.

Programmes under this pillar

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Basic Laparoscopic Surgery

5 days · Foundation track

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Advanced Laparoscopic GI Surgery

7 days · Advanced track

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Laparoscopic Hernia Repair Masterclass

3 days · Focused workshop

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Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery Orientation

3 days · Orientation

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Surgical Oncology Orientation

4 days · Orientation

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Eligibility

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Open to MS/DNB (General Surgery) qualified doctors and final-year residents. Foundation track requires no prior laparoscopic experience; advanced and oncosurgery tracks require documented basic laparoscopic caseload.

Day-wise curriculum

Day 1-2

Core technique & simulator lab

Port placement, dissection technique, energy device handling.

Day 3-4

Assisted live OT cases

First and second assist roles in live laparoscopic procedures.

Day 5

Independent steps & review

Supervised independent operative steps, case-based debrief.

Facilities used in this pillar

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Live OT

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Simulation Lab

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Certification

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On completion, trainees receive a Solace Training Academy certificate of participation, signed by the pillar director, naming the programme, dates, and hours of hands-on exposure completed.

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