The images below come from the Wikisurgery online interactive multimedia surgical training programs
You can learn and master a multitude of surgical skills in front of your computer before you go into the operating room.
Example 1. Basic Surgical Skills Training Program - Aptitude Test
Instructions
- Use stitch scissors.
- Start the computer clock. (Only on CD-ROM.)
- Start cutting at the Start mark.
- Continue cutting along the black track until you reach the Finish sign.
- Stop the computer clock.
- Record your time.
- Add penalty times for :
- Straying outside the black line. - 10 seconds per event.
- Tearing the paper - 30 seconds per event.
- Add up your total score.
Results:
- Less than 7 minutes Good.
- 7 to 9 minutes Average.
- More than 9 minutes Not so good.
- You need more practice.
- You may find the program and surgery too much for you.
Print out this diagram and follow the instructions
To start the Basic Surgical Skills Program click here.
Example 2 Basic Surgical Skills Training Program - Passing a needle through the tissues
When passing the needle, follow the curve of the needle to minimise tissue damage.
To start the Basic Surgical Skills Program click here.
Example 3 Basic Laparoscopic Training Program - Laparoscopic reef knot/square knot
This diagram will enable you to learn the moves of laparoscopic knot tying before you try on a simulator or on a patient.
Print out this Instruction diagram and paste it onto the front of a ring binder.
Punch 2 holes in the lower border of the ring binder.
Pass a cord through the holes as in the diagram.
Follow the instructions on the diagram using laparoscopic needle holders.
To start the Basic Laparoscopic Training Program click here.
Example 4 Basic Laparoscopic Training Program - Bile duct injuries
To start the Basic Laparoscopic Training Program click here.
Whole program on CD-ROM, click on Michael Edwards