Firstouch academy
Minimally invasive Surgery Program
EXPERT Level
The EXPERT Level includes the ADVANCED Touch and its the last step of the Program.
Advanced TOUCH is targeted for
General and Pediatric Surgery, Gynecology and Urology
Advanced TOUCH
Advanced Minimally Invasive Surgery Course in live animal model
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Advanced Touch Course objectives:
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Review of the previous steps of the program;
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Anatomical considerations of animal anatomy;
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How to maintain and improve skills in MIS;
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Tips and tricks in the most used MIS procedures (videos);
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How to address and treat intra-operative complications;
Advanced Minimally Invasive Surgery Course in live animal model
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Advanced Touch Course objectives:
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Review of the previous steps of the program;
-
Anatomical considerations of animal anatomy;
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How to maintain and improve skills in MIS;
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Tips and tricks in the most used MIS procedures (videos);
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How to address and treat intra-operative complications;
​Hands-on session - Participants will be able to perform these procedures:
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Inguinal TAPP
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Ventral TAPP
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Cholecystectomy;
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Nissen fundoplication;
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Nephrectomy;
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Splenectomy;
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Entero-anastomosis;
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Sleeve Gastrectomy;
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Mini/Gastric Bypass;
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Colectomy;
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Anterior Rectal Resection;
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among others;
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Participants will be divided into 4 teams of 3 trainees each.
Every team will have a permanent tutor that will continuously evaluate the trainees and the team.
During Day 1 and Day 2 (in the morning) participants will perform and train these procedures.
At the end of Day 2, the trainees choose one of the procedures and begin the practical examination.