SUR 45025 - Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery

Cr Hrs: 3, 6
Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks

PD

This is a face-to-face clinical rotation receiving 3 or 6 credit hours. The student should function with increased autonomy in patient care and must demonstrate competency in several of the Entrustable Professional Activities required for graduation. The students will learn the fundamentals of Advanced Surgical Technologies including optics, energy sources, robotics, and staplers. The students will learn the basics of Minimally Invasive physiology and abdominal anatomy. They will gain exposure to Laparoscopic and Robotic simulators within UT Center for Simulation. The students will see 3 to 10 patients per week. The students will work with residents and faculty to care for patients. They will make daily rounds, attend operative cases and evaluate patients in the clinic for pre‐ and post‐operative care. Students are expected to work as an integral surgical team member during the rotation. Students will receive a high level of supervision from residents, faculty on the wards, in the OR, and in the clinic. Students will attend weekly MIS conference that will include lectures, video case reviews, and research activities. Subjects will focus on advanced Minimally Invasive Surgery techniques, anatomy and physiology. This rotation/elective is a “patient care” elective.

Grade Mode: Standard

Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective

Location Offered: Knoxville

Term Offered: Fall, Spring