SURG 709UH Abdominal Wall Surgery Sub-I

Credits: 6
This course specifically focuses on conditions and surgery of the abdominal wall. The service includes a variety of case types and will include complex gastrointestinal surgery related to fistula disease. The physicians are trained in laparoscopic, robotic, and open surgery. You will develop a higher level of comfort evaluating, diagnosing, triaging surgical patients, and working on a multi-functioning specialty team. You should be able to identify critical points in inpatient and outpatient follow-up of surgical patients with diseases of the colon and rectum. Responsibilities include working up patients, pre- and post-operative care, evaluating in the emergency room and outpatient clinics, rounding in wards, assisting in operations, postoperative care rounds, and surgical wound care. You will also participate in weekly hernia rounds and conferences. You should be able to design and implement a patient plan, write orders, and give patient presentations. After completing this rotation, you will have an in-depth knowledge of abdominal wall anatomy and strategies for hernia repair and abdominal wall reconstruction.

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