Cardiff Cadaveric General Surgical Emergency Operations Course
Provided by Doctors Academy
About the course
About
This unique one-day ‘hands-on’ course will provide the participant with the opportunity to perform selected common general surgical emergency operations on unembalmed freeze-preserved cadavers under the direct supervision of Consultant Surgeons. With a high tutor-to-participant ratio, this practical course will be delivered in small groups using a series of tutor demonstrations where participants will undertake various general surgical emergency operations on cadavers, simulating clinical practice.
Types of Procedures
- Laparotomy
- Small Bowel Resections
- Cholecystectomy
- Appendicectomy
- Right Hemicolectomy
- Exploration of Inguinal Canal
- Exploration of Scrotum
- Orchidopexy
- Creation of Stoma
Suitable for
- Speciality Trainees (ST3 and ST4 level) in General and Emergency Surgery
- Core Trainees (CT2 level or post MRCS CT1 level) who are planning on embarking on a career in one of the following surgical disciplines (General, Upper GI, Colorectal, Emergency Surgery)
Course Objectives
- Understand the basic principles and steps in undertaking common general surgical emergency operations
- Practice the operations on unembalmed freeze-preserved cadavers
- Understand the indications, contraindications and potential risks of these operations
Features and Highlights
- Participants work on unembalmed freeze-preserved cadavers
- Tutored and supervised by Consultant Surgeons
- Hands-on practical course with a high tutor-to-participant ratio
- Small group teaching and demonstrations