Northwest London Upper GI Surgery Masterclass

Northwest London Upper GI Study Day

A full-day educational event for surgical trainees — expert-led clinical teaching, live FRCS viva practice, industry-sponsored catering, and hands-on instrument experience. Hosted at Chelsea & Westminster Hospital.

Venue: Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, London

Date: Friday 5th of June, 0900-1700

Audience: Surgical trainees and trust-grade SpRs

Cost: Free (£50 holding fee)

This inaugural Upper GI teaching day brings together a distinguished faculty of consultant surgeons and the team behind the Scrubbing In podcast for a focused, high-yield day of learning. Designed for trainees preparing for the FRCS and those deepening their upper GI knowledge, the day combines clinical teaching with live examination practice in an informal, accessible setting.

Thanks to generous industry sponsorship, all catering throughout the day is provided — and delegates will have dedicated time to get hands-on with the latest surgical and endoscopic instruments, guided by industry representatives.

Emergency hiatal & diaphragmatic hernia management

Mr Chris Peters

Hammersmith Hospital

Common Bile Exploration Indications and Practive

Mr Alberto Isla-Martinez

London Northwest Hospitals

Elective hiatus hernia surgery & antireflux procedures

Mr James Brewer

Chelsea & Westminster Hospital

Upper GI Cancer management

Mr Sach Kumar

The Royal Marsden Hospital

Bariatric surgery emergencies

Ms Anna Kamocka and Mr Alan Askari

Chelsea & Westminster Hospital and Luton and Dunstable University Hospitals

Live FRCS viva — UGI & HPB

Mr Mohamed Aly and Mr Alan Askari

Hosted by the Scrubbing In podcast presenters

Industry exhibition & hands-on instrument stations

Open to all delegates throughout the day

Try the latest laparoscopic, bariatric, and endoscopic instruments with expert guidance