- Date: Wednesday 28 October 2026
- Venue: Advanced Surgical Training Centre, 5 Lower Kent Ridge Road, Kent Ridge Wing, Level 2 Zone D, National University Hospital, 119074.
- Duration: 08:00-17:00hrs (with tea/coffee and lunch )
Course Overview
This focused course is designed for HPB surgeons seeking to enhance their understanding and practical use of ultrasound and advanced visualization technologies, including mixed reality, in hepato-pancreato-biliary surgery and Liver transplantation. The program combines concise lectures with hands-on experience, emphasizing real-world clinical application.
Registration
- Registration Fee: USD 80
- Limited places available
Aims
- To improve understanding of ultrasound principles relevant to HPB surgery
- To introduce the role of mixed reality and advanced imaging technologies in surgical planning and intraoperative guidance
- To enhance intraoperative decision-making using modern imaging tools
Course Content
- Fundamentals of ultrasound for surgeons
- Point-of-care ultrasound in HPB practice
- Intraoperative ultrasound: principles and techniques
- Ultrasound applications in liver, biliary, and pancreatic surgery
- Introduction to mixed reality technology in HPB surgery
- Mixed reality for operative planning and navigation
- Hands-on training using simulators and practical models
Learning Format
- Short didactic sessions
- Hands-on practical training
- Interactive case-based discussions
Target Audience
- HPB surgeons
- Surgical trainees with an interest in HPB surgery
- Surgeons/ Allied Health interested in ultrasound and emerging surgical technologies
