7 Pillars of Minimal Access Surgery for Operating Room Nurses (Jun 19 - 20, 2020)

7 Pillars of Minimal Access Surgery for Operating Room Nurses is organized by Center of Excellence for Minimal Access Surgery Training (CEMAST) and will be held from Jun 19 - 20, 2020 atCenter of Excellence for Minimal Access Surgery Training, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

Target Audience:
• Operating Room Nurses
• Biomedical Engineers
• Operating Room Technicians
• Technicians working in the area of hospital sterilization units or people want to become expert technicians in the area of Minimal Access surgery.
• Residents & Surgeons initiating career in Laparoscopic surgery
• Graduates who want to peruse as a healthcare worker in the area of Minimal Access Surgery

Course Description:
Laparoscopic surgery has become an integral part of every healthcare personnel’s job. Procedures like diagnostic laparoscopy, biopsy, cholecystectomy and appendicectomy are now a patient’s demand & also a surgeon’s preference. This is true even in the most remote part of our world. Patient wants to recover fast and get back to work quickly. Every person involved in the healthcare practice today needs to understand the principles and fundamentals of laparoscopic surgery, instruments and their applications, care and maintenance to avoid compromises and complications. This two day comprehensive course encompasses “all-in-one training program with certification” to fulfill the dreams of any nurse, biomedical engineer, resident surgeon and technicians wishing to assist and practice safe laparoscopic surgery.

Course objectives:
• To understand the philosophy and ergonomics (less strain-better performance)
• To gain proficiency and assist surgeon in Minimal Access Surgery
• To familiarize with laparoscopic instruments, equipment and devices
• To review indications, technical details and possible pitfalls related to malfunctioning of laparoscopic devices, instruments and equipment during the surgery
• To understand preventive measures, management of complications arising from instruments and equipment of various laparoscopic procedures in the hospital
• To assist surgeon effectively as a team member to improve the surgical outcome

Course highlights:
• Lectures by expert faculty
• Supervised training in the handling of Laparoscopic instruments, devices and Equipment
• Special hands-on module on Camera holding during Laparoscopy surgery
• Hands-on session on endotrainer for skill development
• Plenty of opportunity for informal interaction with the faculty
• Emphasis on Trolley preparation in different procedures
• Aseptic practice in the operating room training
• Reprocessing of MAS devices, equipment and instruments
• Soft Skill training on team and stress management