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7. Clinical Application of Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery (40 Credit)
8. Research Dissertation (40 Credit for Thesis)

The course modules comprise: research methods,
information technology, statistics and presentation
techniques, ergonomics and human reliability analysis,
visual technology, safe endoscopic practice, access and
tissue approximation, modes of dissection, flexible
endoscopy, laparoscopic oncological survey, and
clinical application of specific techniques.

The Course will be assessed by literature review, oral
presentation, practical skills assessment and research
dissertation. The course requires submission of an assignment at the end of each module and completion of a
research project. Master's participants complete a thesis 40 credit as core part of the M.S. programme. As a
Master's student, you will complete a comprehensive examination at the conclusion of your academic
coursework. You will prepare a formal thesis proposal, complete the thesis project, and prepare the
manuscript for faculty review. You will also complete an oral review of thesis at the conclusion of the
research review.

The aggregated result of assignments represents 50% of the overall course requirements. The remaining 50%
comes from submission of the research project, which is assessed by a supervisor and an external examiner.
Participants may be required to provide clarifications or corrections. If a dissertation falls short of the exam
criteria, a viva may be required.

METHOD OF STUDY:
In the first three months, taught and clinical modules will be covered at World Laparoscopy Hospital,
Gurgaon, NCR Delhi, India. The participants have the opportunity to help consultants with laparoscopic
procedures in theatre at different hospitals in Delhi. In addition, 100 hours of practical instruction must be
attended, covering the full range of laparoscopic skills.

This is followed by eSTEP, an on-line facility for the Surgeons in Training Education Programme (STEP) as
followed by Royal College of Surgeons of England. eSTEP has been set up to add a further dimension to the
training programme through providing a medium for communication and an information resource for
trainees anywhere in the World. eSTEP aims to create a vibrant, on-line community for trainees and their
tutors, enabling them to share experiences and maintain regular contact with the College. eSTEP will also
provide access to all the resources of the College library, as well as links to reviewed surgical web sites and
educational resources. Trainees will also have access to materials that cannot be printed in the STEP
manuals, such as video and image banks and access to on-line journals.

The research project will be conducted by candidates at their home country with direct online modules on
dedicated website of World Laparoscopy Hospital under direct supervision of University. The dedicated
Master area of web site will provide a forum for on-line discussion with peers and experts creating
essentially an on-line tutorial. It will also be an invaluable information resource. eSTEP has greatly greatly