Course overview
The course will provide comprehensive clinical training to a high level of competency in the practice of minimally invasive surgical techniques. Using knowledge gained in Clinical Practice I, students will gain increasing experience in the performance of minimally invasive surgical techniques. Students will learn to identify and treat problems, as well as improve their techniques by self evaluation of recorded material. They will create instructional DVDs describing operative techniques based on their work during the year.
Course learning outcomes
- Demonstrate proficiency in use of equipment and instrumentation used in minimally invasive surgery.
- Identify and treat problems that arise during minimally invasive surgery.
- Understand how to improve techniques by self-evaluation of recorded operative cases.
- Demonstrate how to produce an instructional DVD on a minimally invasive surgery procedure.
- Assimilate complex surgical techniques by creating an instructional DVD based on work during the year.
- Demonstrate a range of aspects in minimally invasive surgery after attending the surgical skills workshop.