Summary
The first part of this endoscopy course will discuss themes such as the use of equipment, sedation, bowel preparation and decision-making during in endoscopy.
The practical workshop will use both virtual reality endoscopic simulators and bench task trainers to learn and practice doing gastroscopy and colonoscopy, on modules with different pathologies. In some of the modules tasks such as polypectomy and biopsy will be performed.
Suitable for: SHOs and early registrars in general surgery, upper GI and colorectal surgery.
Learning outcomes
- Increase your knowledge of endoscopic handling and orientation.
- Acquire an increased knowledge in the types and application of sedation.
- Increase your understanding of the methods of bowel preparation.
- Increase your confidence in performing a gastroscopy.
- Increase your confidence in performing a colonoscopy.
- Increase your technical skills in preventing complications as a result of looping.