This study day, entitled 'Surgical Anatomy of the Trunk' is especially designed for Perioperative Practitioners who have already attended the Principles of Surgical Anatomy Study Day. The day aims to provide an overview of the surgical anatomy of the trunk (thorax, abdomen, pelvis & perineum) as a basis for further study. The course will consist of short, illustrated introductory talks using case studies, followed by interactive, cadaveric demonstrations, taught by experienced tutors. These sessions will place a particular emphasis on demonstrating the form and relationships of trunk structures of surgical significance in three-dimensions.

Target Audience:

Perioperative Practitioners (Surgical First Assistants and Surgical Care Practitioners) who have already attended the Principles of Surgical Anatomy Study Day.

Learning Style:

Particular stress will be laid upon encouraging participants to acquire an internally-visualised, 3D model of the trunk, rather than memorising descriptive detail. Participants will also be encouraged to actively apply their anatomical knowledge to all aspects of surgical practice, including safeguarding patient safety. In addition, participants will be advised to try to understand key structural concepts and to reflect on how best they can continue to develop their individual surgical anatomy knowledge.

Aims & Objectives:

The day is designed to review the practical structure of the trunk (thorax, abdomen, pelvis & perineum) by emphasising features of importance to surgical practice. The course also aims to stress the importance of key concepts and diagrams in helping to understand and visualise body structure.

Learning Outcomes:

Following attendance at this study day, participants should be able to: 1) Describe the general structural features of the regions of the trunk (thorax, abdomen, pelvis & perineum); 2) Give examples of important features of the surgical anatomy of the trunk (e.g. how knowledge of key visceral relationships can minimise injury during operations); 3) Describe how they have improved their capacity to visualise the general structural features of the trunk; 4) Describe ways in which they might improve their own surgical anatomy knowledge of the trunk.