This teaching session involves an in-depth revision on Upper GI surgery—it includes highly relevant topics such as, oesophageal surgery, hernia repair and management, bariatric surgery, and duodenal disease. Perfect for final year medical students, this lecture offers high yield information for exams, coupled with the chance to receive a certificate of attendance for your portfolio. Ensuring not only knowledge enrichment, but also contribution towards professional development.
To understand the anatomical basis, clinical indications, and basic procedures of oesophageal surgery along with potential complications and management strategies.
To enhance knowledge on different types of hernias, their pathophysiology, diagnostic approaches, and modern techniques in hernia repair and management.
To learn the basic principles and indications of bariatric surgery, comprehend the preoperative assessment and postoperative care of a bariatric patient, and to address the possible complications of such surgeries.
To gain comprehensive knowledge on the various aspects of duodenal disease including its cause, pathophysiology, diagnostic steps, treatment options, and potential complications.
To apply the acquired knowledge in responding effectively to SBAs (Single Best Answer) and MCQs (Multiple Choice Questions), thereby improving their exam performance in the upper GI surgery portion.
