Minimal access surgery

Welcome to this Core Knowledge course on Minimal access surgery.

When you have completed this course, you will be able to:

• select patients for laparoscopic surgery
• recognise main laproscopic equipment and instruments
• address common risks and safety issues associated with laparoscopic surgery, such as those associated with entry techniques and use of energy devices
• describe operative steps for common laparoscopic procedures such as ovarian cystectomy and treatment of ectopic pregnancy
• describe techniques for specimen retrieval, adhesion prevention and port closure.