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