Endoscopy has rapidly become the mainstay of modern, minimally invasive surgical practise and includes diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. In this unit of study you will gain insight into the current and potential surgical applications of endoscopy. You will develop a deep understanding of the core principles of endoscopy, its history, safety considerations and general troubleshooting, along with an overview of its uses in multiple subspecialties, and gain from practical experience at a compulsory simulation workshop.
Unit details and rules
Academic unit | Surgery |
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Credit points | 6 |
Prerequisites
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None |
Corequisites
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None |
Prohibitions
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None |
Assumed knowledge
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Candidates are advised to have completed a surgical internship or similar with some prior exposure to endoscopy. |
Available to study abroad and exchange students | No |
Teaching staff
Coordinator | James Symons, j.symons@sydney.edu.au |
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