Interested in bridging the gap between basic and innovative surgical techniques whilst gaining hands on practice? Then try our 4 session course covering operative etiquette, basic, advanced and laparoscopic suturing skills. Limited tickets so purchase whilst they're available, 1 ticket includes all 4 sessions
• Week 1: Foundations of Surgical Practice
Introduction to operative etiquette:
• Theatre layout + team roles
• Sterile vs non-sterile zones
• Handwashing (scrub technique)
• Names of most common instruments (scalpel, scissors, forceps, needle holder, retractors, suction)
• Gloving + Gowning
Week 2: Basic Knot Tying and Simple Suturing
Knot tying:
• One-handed Surgical square knot
Basic Suture Techniques:
• Simple Interrupted Suture
• Simple Continuous Suture
Week 3: Advanced Suturing and Wound Management
Suture Techniques:
• Horizontal + Vertical Mattress Suture
• Sub-cuticular Suture + Aberdeen Knot tie
Week 4: Lap-box skills + Assessment
• Peg Transfer and precision cutting
• Led by general surgeon who will formally assess all skills taught with prizes to be won!