SURG 709B Complex Abdominal Surgery Sub-I

Credits: 6
The rotation focuses primarily on the pancreas, the hepatobiliary system, diseases of the adrenal glands and spleen, along with some aspects of foregut surgery and hernia repair. The physicians are trained in both minimally invasive and open surgery. You will develop skills evaluating, diagnosing and caring for surgical patients. You will be able to identify critical aspects of patient care in patients with diseases of the pancreas, hepatobiliary system, adrenal glands, spleen, and foregut disease. You will have hands on experience in the operating room as a part of the operative team. Responsibilities include evaluating consult patients in the emergency room, on the hospital wards and in our out-patient clinics. You will round on and present your patients on the wards as well as assist with wound care. You will be able to participate in multidisciplinary tumor conferences and you will be expected to deliver succinct and informative patient presentations. You will be expected to have the ability and willingness to work in a cooperative manner with all other healthcare personnel who care for our patients. After completing this rotation, you will have an in-depth knowledge of benign and malignant disease of the pancreas, hepatobiliary system, adrenal disorders and surgical diseases of the spleen.

Graded: Pass/No pass
May be taken only once for credit