Mr Keith Chapple
Consultant Colorectal Surgeon
Sheffield Perineal Repair Course — 6 November 2026
At a glance
- Date
- 6 November 2026
- Who it is for
- Doctors and midwives involved in assessing and repairing childbirth-related perineal trauma.
- Course size
- Up to 18 delegates
What you will learn
- Review the anatomy of the perineum and anal sphincter complex
- Recognise and classify different degrees of perineal trauma
- Understand the principles involved in assessing suspected OASI
- Review techniques used to repair perineal and anal sphincter injuries
- Practise suturing techniques in a workshop environment
- Consider the management of persistent tears and faecal incontinence
- Understand the role of specialist follow-up and perineal trauma clinics
- Reflect on risk-management and medicolegal aspects of care
Applications open
- Consultants and trainees
- £250.00
- Midwives
- £200.00
An application is not a confirmed place. The course team will confirm the arrangements.
Programme
6 November 2026
- 08:45
Registration
Registration
- 09:00
Welcome
Lecture
- 09:05
Anatomy of the Perineum, Pelvic Floor and Anal Canal
Lecture
- 09:25
Epidemiology of Perineal Trauma & Prevention
Lecture
- 10:00
Break
Break
- 10:15
Methods of Repair
Lecture
- 10:25
Video for Repair of 4th Degree Tears
Demonstration
- 11:25
Workshop using Perineal Trainers
Workshop
- 12:30
Lunch (Packed Lunch Provided)
Break
- 13:15
The role of the Perineal Trauma Clinic, Medico-Legal Issues and Learning from Litigation
Lecture
- 13:50
Management of Persistent Tears & Established Faecal Incontinence
Lecture
- 14:30
Break
Break
- 14:45
Workshop Using Animal Tissue
Workshop
- 16:00
Close
Meet the faculty
Mr Remon Keriakos
Consultant Gynaecologist
Professor Swati Jha
Consultant Gynaecologist & Subspecialist Urogynaecologist
Getting here
Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield
Postgraduate Medical Education Centre & Clinical Skills, R Floor, Glossop Road, Sheffield, S10 2JFDirections
The course takes place in the Postgraduate Medical Education Centre & Clinical Skills on R Floor. Follow the arrival instructions provided by the course team. If you are unsure of the entrance or route to R Floor, ask at hospital reception or contact the course team before travelling.
Public transport
The Royal Hallamshire Hospital is served by local buses and trams. The walk from the University tram stop is uphill. Check Travel South Yorkshire for current services and Park & Ride options.
Parking
Parking at the hospital is limited. Allow extra time to find a space, and consider public transport or Park & Ride. Use the hospital’s current parking guidance for charges and payment information.
Access information
Consult the hospital’s AccessAble guides for information about entrances, lifts, toilets and parking. If you need a step-free route to the course on R Floor, contact the course team before travelling so the route and any assistance can be confirmed.
If you have access needs or questions about reaching the venue, email the course team at robert.rumsey@nhs.net before the course.