The programme for the Sheffield perineal repair course combines lectures on perineal anatomy and the prevention of perineal trauma with surgical video demonstrations and two hands-on repair workshops, using perineal trainers and animal tissue. The day runs from 08:45 to 16:00.
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
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