This introductory one-day workshop focuses on the most commonly performed surgical procedures. Junior Doctors will be equipped with a reliable foundation in minor surgical skills, utilising RACS certified techniques.  It is an excellent introductory level workshop in a supportive environment for participants with limited background in procedural skills.
 

Workshop Content

Presentation and Animal Tissue Practical Sessions:

Planning the excision: 

• alternatives to excision
• excision planning for sebaceous cysts, lipomas and melanomas
• mucous membrane wounds 
• biopsies

Suturing technique: 

• interrupted and subcuticular
• suture choice and handling
• linear and elliptical incision closures
• suture removal

Alternative skin closure techniques: 

• Skin stapling and skin glues
• Indications and contraindications
• Safe use, post-operative care
• Removal: correct technique and essential equipment

Surgical set-up: 

• Instrument set-up
• Hand hygiene
• Gowning and surgical prepping
• Instrument choice, handling and safety
• Knot tying: appropriate to a variety of suturing techniques including hand ties
• Electrosurgery: the set up and safe use of diathermy using advanced bipolar devices

Presentations: 

• Consent procedure
• Local anaesthesia
• Understanding wound healing
• Wound complications
• Traumatic wounds and dressings

Workshop Inclusions

• Practical sessions in basic techniques for minor surgery
• All meals and refreshments
• Limited places to maximise practical learning time