
Uniportal & Subxiphoid VATs Course
25th & 26th June 2025 - Cambridge, UK
Organised by Cambridge thoracic surgeons in collaboration with Ideal Medical Solutions and REACH Surgical
Ideal Medical Solutions, in collaboration with REACH Surgical, is pleased offer a comprehensive two-day course focused on advanced minimally invasive thoracic surgery techniques, specifically the Uniportal Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS) and Subxiphoid approaches. This immersive programme is designed for thoracic surgeons and senior trainees looking to enhance their skills with hands-on training and expert guidance from the faculty.
The course will be led by the distinguished thoracic surgical team from Cambridge:

This course is ideal for thoracic surgeons and senior trainees seeking to refine their approach to uniportal and subxiphoid techniques with direct mentorship from some of the UK’s leading experts.
Course Overview
Day 1
Theatre Session & Lectures
- Live theatre sessions showcasing both uniportal and subxiphoid VATS approaches, performed by surgeons at Royal Papworth Hospital
- Interactive lectures covering surgical techniques, patient selection, operative planning, and complication management.
- Networking dinner with faculty and participants – an opportunity to discuss cases, exchange ideas, and build collaborative relationships.
Day 2
Cadaver Lab (AM Session)
- Hands-on cadaveric training focusing on both uniportal and subxiphoid techniques at a Cambridge based facility.
- Delegates will be guided through the uniportal and subxiphoid thoracic approaches, receiving direct supervision and technical instruction from Papworth’s thoracic surgery faculty.