Ultrasound and Technologies Course

  • 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