Page 2 - Prospectus of MS in Minimal Access Surgery

Course Descriptor

I N T R O D U C T I O N

Over the past 12 years, World Laparoscopy Hospital has gained regional and international recognition for
its efforts to provide the best laparoscopic training. As part of a major academic medical center, the institute

excels in training, research and clinical programs. Our dual purpose is to train those who will provide top
quality patient care and be the academic leaders in minimal access surgery, who in turn will train many
consultants for practice in communities across the country.
This emphasis makes our one year degree course Master in Minimal Access Surgery (M.S.) one of the most
unique programs in the World. This course is open to qualified professional Surgeons, Gynecologist,
Urologist and Pediatric Surgeon. This course offers an exciting insight into technological advances in
Minimal Access Surgery as well as a practical multidisciplinary approach to implementing this technology
including through exposure and training in da Vinci robotic surgery. Candidates for the degree will be
required to have extensive hands on training and they will also undertake a research program and will be
required to submit a thesis for examination. The thesis should embody the results of an investigation carried
out by the candidate, under supervision, which shows independence of thought and which demonstrates
the candidate's ability to carry out research in the discipline of minimal access surgery.

OBJECTIVE OF COURSE:
The objective of M.S. IN MINIMAL ACCESS
SURGERY course is to develop an understanding of
key issues in the evaluation of minimal access
surgical procedures and assessment of surgical
health outcomes.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
• Identify specific problems in the conduct of
randomized controlled trials of minimal access
surgical operations.
• Identify appropriate and feasible research
designs to evaluate minimal access surgical
operations.