This is a gastrointestinal skills course that concentrates on the operative management of open inguinal hernias, bowel anastomosis and bowel diversion surgery.

During the course, you will learn procedures using low and high-fidelity models in our wet lab facility with the constructive feedback of experienced consultants in General and colorectal surgery.

Learning outcomes

• Improved decision making in bowel closure methods or diversion.
• Practice in the principles of bowel tissue handling and suturing.
• Understanding and practice of the creation of an end ileostomy.
• Practice the creation of a loop ileostomy.
• Practice the creation of a colostomy.
• Knowledge of the up-to-date principles in hernia repair.
• Confidence in performing an open inguinal hernia repair.

Suitable for

SHOs and early registrars in general surgery and colorectal surgery.

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