COURSE OVERVIEW

We invite you to enroll in theUCSF Advanced Videoscopic Surgery Training Course. This 2 1/2 day hands-on course is part of a comprehensive laparoscopy program offered by the Department of Surgery at the University of California, San Francisco. The faculty includes expert laparoscopic surgeons from UCSF and other major medical centers.

Among the advanced courses, this one is unique in its approach to teaching thefundamental and special skills necessary for performing a wide variety of new laparoscopic procedures. By fundamentals we mean suturing, knot tying, and the use of complex new equipment. By special skills, we are referring to the steps specific to the operations listed, including the technical pitfalls.

Emphasis is placed on Nissen fundoplication, colectomy, inguinal hernia repair, and common duct exploration. Appendectomy, spenectomy, adrenalectomy and other laparoscopic procedures are also covered. A personalized apprch is an integral part of the curriculum and provides a possibility for participants to learn techniques specific to their practice needs. We employ state-of-the-art teaching systems and distribute illustrative videotapes of human operations and a comprehensive syllabus.

A unique and important feature is that graduates of this course are accorded an opportunity th return later at a date of their choosing in order to practice laparoscopic procedures again before performing them in humans. We also arrange for graduates to observe laparoscopic cases at UCSF. As our syllabus is updated with new information, participants in previous courses are sent the new version for further study. We recognize that one 2 1/2 day effort may not satisfy all your training needs, so we remain in touch indefinitely as a resource whenever you want more experience or advice.

COURSE ACCREDITATION

The University of California School of Medicine at San Francisco (UCSF) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (AACME) to provide continuing medical education activities for physicians. The UCSF Office of CME certifies that the USCF Advanced Videoscopic Surgery Training Course meets the criteria for 20.5 credit hours in Category 1, the Physician's Recognition Award of the American Medical Association, and the Certificate Program of the California Medical Association.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

For more information regarding the UCSF Videoscopic Training Center and to pre-register please contact us at:

UCSF Videoscopic Training Center
Department of Surgery, S-321
University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, CA 94143-0510

Telephone: 1.800.578-2599