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Colorectal, Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgery Traineeship
(4.85/5) - 13 reviews
Portsmouth Hospital, UK
Main Areas of Interest
Colorectal, Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgery
This is a Trialect Partnered Traineeship Program
Portsmouth Hospital
- A large teaching hospital with over 1400 beds
- Tertiary center for cancer treatment
- Training center for advanced laparoscopic colorectal procedures
- Host mentor is a national trainer in laparoscopy and proctor with Intuitive
- 40-bed colorectal ward
- 30 bed ITU
- 34 operating rooms with 3 OR1 and one Robotic theatre
Specialties
Techniques You Will Learn
Colorectal workload
- Approx. 350 colorectal cancer resections per year
- 100 rectal cancers operated each year
- 100-125 benign colorectal resections per year
- 7 laparoscopic lists and 2 robotic lists per week for colorectal unit
- Referral center for pouch surgery and low rectal cancer surgery
- Approx. 100 robotic colorectal resection per year
- TEMS resection for early rectal cancer
- VMR service for pelvic floor disorders
Academic work
- Dynamic research program
- Collaboration with the University of Portsmouth
- Research fellows working towards MD, MSc, and PhD
- Numerous trails actively running and recruiting
- Prospective database for colorectal for over 15 years providing an excellent resource for publications and presentations
- Costs involved in the fellowship program:
Advantages of the program:
- Mentored Traineeship: Your host will closely work with you.
- Flexibility: You can start the program anytime over the next one year.
- Expertise: You can focus on the techniques and the areas that interest you.
Curriculum
Can be Customized
Accommodation
You have to take care of your incidentals and accommodation. Try AIRBNB.COM
Fees and Program Logistics
This program has the following durations available:
| Duration | Fee |
|---|---|
| 4 weeks | $1,590.00 |
This program allows Merit Applications. This program allows merit-based applications for virtual and onsite clinical and research programs. If you are successfully awarded under this category, Trialect or the host mentor will cover the tuition fee only. All applications will be evaluated based on merit. Due to the high level of competition, the chances of being selected under the merit category are quite limited.
Who Can Apply
General Surgeons, GI Surgeons and others interested in Laparoscopic and robotic surgery are invited to apply
Host Details
Host Name: Dr. Jim Khan
Affiliation: Portsmouth Hospitals
Address: http://www.jimkhan.co.uk/jim-s-khan.html
Website URL: https://www.spirehealthcare.com/consultant-profiles/mr-jim-khan-c6049414/
Disclaimer:It is mandatory that all applicants carry workplace liability insurance, e.g., https://www.protrip-world-liability.com (Erasmus students use this package and typically costs around 5 € per month - please check) in addition to health insurance when you join any of the onsite Trialect partnered fellowships.
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Onsite/On-Campus Program
Fellowship - Clinical Programs
United Kingdom
Application Review Deadline:
Dec 15th, 2025
Featured Reviews
4.85
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🌟 Overall Sentiment: Highly Positive
Participants have given overwhelmingly positive feedback for the Colorectal, Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgery Traineeship, frequently rating the program 5/5. Trainees commended the program for its significant contributions to their professional development. The program is well-regarded for its excellent instruction, innovative research opportunities, and networking potential.
Key Strengths
- 🧑🔬 Practical Research Experience – Trainees gain important experience in clinical trials, pharmacovigilance, and research methods.
- 👨🏫 Expert & Supportive Mentors – The mentor and their team have been lauded for their expertise and guidance.
- 🤝 Collaboration & Networking – Numerous opportunities to publish research papers and form enduring professional relationships.
- 🌍 Cultural & Professional Exposure – An opportunity to experience the local culture, improve language proficiency, and discover new research settings.
I had nice experience at QAH , Portsmouth.
Prof. Jim Khan is highly experienced and knowledgeable surgeon. He involves the students clinically and theoretically with patients. There's also good case exposure in QAH.
One thing I would like to recommend is that fellows shud be allowed to atleast assist few cases , only observing there for 2- 4 weeks becomes boring. Rest everything was good.
will be short, because a lot of very impressive and great moments had been gone through during my stay in Portsmouth.
What did you like about the program?
1 For me it was a very useful and full impressions program. I was accepted and got all the support from prof. J. Khan and his team. I had activities all working days and was accepted as a team member. I had the opportunity to see all processes of patient management in elective coloproctology.
What are the areas of improvement?
2 I improved my laparoscopic surgery skills. But the most important thing for me was įossibility to see and touch robotic surgery. I had the opportunity to learn the very basic skills of robotic surgery on a simulator and participate in a workshop helded in the Oxford simulation center. It is very important for my later job as a surgeon.
Would you be okay for future candidates to contact you?
3 Yes, You are welcome to contact me.
It has being a great experience stemming from my background and an opportunity to acquire basic skill in Robotic Surgery.
This experience will definitely impact my practice of laparoscopic surgery and provide an avenue to possibly delve into Robotic Surgery.
Many thanks to Trialect Support, Prof Khan and the entire team of Portsmouth Colorectal department at QAH.
Thank you for this opportunity to attend the Colorectal and Robotic Surgery Fellowship at Portsmouth. Prof. Khan was exceptionally supportive and an outstanding mentor throughout the programme. It was a highly enriching experience, and I gained valuable insights and surgical techniques under the guidance of Prof. Jim Khan and his team.
It was an exceptional chance to enhance my clinical skills. I would like to express my special thanks and regards to Prof. Jim Khan, Dr. Guglielmo, Dr. Ania Przedlacka, Dr. Conti, Dr. Diana Ronconi, and all the staff in the operating theatre and department.
As we are planning to introduce the first robot in the private sector in Oman, possibly in September, the refreshment with robotics cases was quite beneficial.
Once again, I would like to extend my special regards to Prof. Khan for his surgical expertise and Dr. Guglielmo for his assistance in a new environment.
Thank you once again for these wonderful experiences.
My fellowship in Portsmouth Hospital University, NHS Trust under the mentorship of Prof Jim Khan and team was an extraordinary experience. I consider it a milestone in my surgical career. It is a wholesome experience with ample exposure to various robotic surgery procedures and advanced laparoscopic procedures. The team was very inclusive and discussed the imaging and management of the cases with the fellows. Had the opportunity to attend MDTs which discussed various complex pathologies. Overall it was a great experience doing this traineeship with an amazing team. There was adequate time for us to be trained on simulators, Royal College endorsed robotic surgical skills course (ROBO-Cert)and learn the tips and tricks during live surgery. I will definitely recommend this traineeship as a preliminary exposure to all colorectal fellows aiming to do robotic surgery.
hospital staff and doctors treated me very nicely. overall good experience. none.
Nice experience for all the doctors interested in Colorectal Surgery...you will learn a lot from Prof. Khan and his team...excellent experience to learn new techniques and management of patients with colorectal pathologies. Recommended fellowship!
Excellent staff, great facilities, Future collaboration, advanced skills. Active participation in robotic surgeries would be a great add in the fellowship program.
Very pleasant experience. Many things to learn. Very instructive. I used a lot of information in my daily practice. Mentor was very helpful and attentive. Even if it’s an observership, a little more acknowledgement of the visitor’s presence and learning needs would be appreciated. All in all, a great experience.
It was an excellent experience for me. Happy to be there. I recommended my colleagues in Turkey to apply this program.
I was very privileged to have been trained and mentored by Professor Jim Khan. He is very nice, humble, and very patient in answering all my questions about their management of colorectal diseases, especially during their robotic surgical procedures. He was very enthusiastic in teaching everything he knows about robotic colorectal surgery. Likewise, I was able to join Prof Khan and his fellows/residents during their handovers and morning rounds, attend Colorectal MDTs, and perform robot simulators. I am also blessed to have worked with his fellows, who were very kind, and made me feel at home. I am very much grateful for the opportunity to be mentored by such a highly esteemed but humble colorectal surgeon. The traineeship here in Portsmouth is highly recommended. Looking forward to visiting Portsmouth again in the future
I am very grateful for prof Jim Khan for such a great reception. The team is very welcoming and was able to get know all the surgeons on the colorectal division as well as to watch a great variety of procedures, especially robotic surgeries with Prof Jim Khan. The expertise in minimally invasive surgery was excellent and was definitely helpful for my practice back home. I am very greatful for prof Jim Khan for such a great reception.
Program Logistics and Administrative Fees
This program has the following durations available:
| Duration | Fee |
|---|---|
| 4 weeks | $1,590.00 |
This program allows Merit Applications. This program allows merit-based applications for virtual and onsite clinical and research programs. If you are successfully awarded under this category, Trialect or the host mentor will cover the tuition fee only. All applications will be evaluated based on merit. Due to the high level of competition, the chances of being selected under the merit category are quite limited.
Who Can Apply
General Surgeons, GI Surgeons and others interested in Laparoscopic and robotic surgery are invited to apply
Host Details
Host Name: Dr. Jim Khan
Affiliation: Portsmouth Hospitals
Address: http://www.jimkhan.co.uk/jim-s-khan.html
Website URL: https://www.spirehealthcare.com/consultant-profiles/mr-jim-khan-c6049414/
Disclaimer:It is mandatory that all applicants carry workplace liability insurance, e.g., https://www.protrip-world-liability.com (Erasmus students use this package and typically costs around 5 € per month - please check) in addition to health insurance when you join any of the onsite Trialect partnered fellowships.
Questions and Answers
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