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JDocs: Foundations of Minimal Access Surgery is a highly interactive workshop aimed at increasing participant knowledge and familiarity with the physiology, basic techniques and skills required for minimal access surgery. It features case discussion with demonstration videos and demonstrations on laparoscopic suturing models.

The program allows sufficient time for practising skills and features pre and post-workshop self assessed proficiency exercises.

Practical sessions feature a dedicated work station for each participant, with assistance provided by a medical student camera operator.

Workshop Content

The workshop focuses on the following areas:

• Laparoscopic set-up; equipment and instrumentation

• Patient positioning and entry techniques

• Pre and post-procedure practical skills assessment

Practical Stations:

• Port placement and entry

• Tissue dissection using electrosurgery (monopolar)

• Extracorporeal knot tying: endoscopic loop formation and application

Learning Outcomes

1. gained knowledge and familiarity with physiology, basic techniques and skills required for minimal access surgery
2. Improved ability in endoscopic loop use
3. Demonstrate patient positioning, entry techniques and trocar placement
4. Improved ability in electro surgery / hook diathermy
5. Appreciate that regular upskilling improves surgical safety and efficiency in minimal access surgery.

Details

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Upon completion, your CPD activity record may take up to 4 weeks to be reflected on your CPD Home Dashboard.