SURG 116 - Surgical Specialties and Procedures I

5 Total Credits
This course equips students with practical knowledge encompassing specific surgical procedures, indications/diagnoses, pertinent anatomy, terminology, surgeon preference cards, patient preparation, potential complications, instruments, equipment, supplies, and setup requirements. The course will comprehensively cover the following specialty areas: Laparoscopic, Endoscopic, Robotic, General, Obstetrics, Gynecology, Genitourinary, and Ophthalmology. By engaging with these topics, students will develop a deep understanding of the intricacies and nuances associated with each specialty, preparing them for real-world surgical scenario. PREREQUISITE(S): SURG 104 & 105

Prerequisite(s):

SURG, 104 & 105

Course Outcomes

Identify common abdominal incisions and exposures, layers, laparotomy instruments, set up, complications and laparotomy procedure.
General Surgery - Demonstrate knowledge of surgical procedures including indications, anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology. Discuss specific factors unique to each surgical procedure including supplies, equipment, and instrumentation. Discuss pre-operative, intra operative and post-operative steps specific to each surgical procedure.
Laparoscopic/Endoscopic/Robotic - Demonstrate knowledge of surgical procedures including indications, anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology. Discuss specific factors unique to each surgical procedure including supplies, equipment, and instrumentation. Discuss pre-operative, intra operative and post-operative steps specific to each surgical procedure.
Obstetrics - Identify procedures, indications, anatomy, patient preparation, possible complications, instruments, equipment, and set up.
Gynecology - Identify procedures, indications, anatomy, patient preparation, possible complications, instruments, equipment, and set up.
Ophthalmology- Demonstrate knowledge of surgical procedures including indications, anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology. Discuss specific factors unique to each surgical procedure including supplies, equipment, and instrumentation. Discuss pre-operative, intra operative and post-operative steps specific to each surgical procedure.