Page 5 - Prospectus of MS in Minimal Access Surgery

enhanced our international reputation as a leader in the field of minimal access surgical training. The quality
of eSTEP of World Laparoscopy Hospital is at par with the eSTEP training of Royal college of Surgeons of
England.

The Degree course of MAS can be divided under four distinct areas:
[A] Clinical observation and study
[B] Taught Modules and Clinical Observation
[C] The Research Dissertation
[D] The Practical Skills Assessment

A CLINICAL OBSERVATION AND STUDY
The clinical attachment is an important aspect of the course, which anchors theoretical knowledge and
practical skills in a clinical context. The clinical experience provided by the M.S. degree course is limited to
observation and assisting only. There is no facility for students to actively participate in patient care without
supervision. In exceptional circumstances, and only if the student has the necessary qualifications and
registration, and the full endorsement of Head of the department, will short periods of appropriate direct
clinical experience be considered. The spectrum of clinical observation also include out-patient and ward
based activities, to facilitate understanding of presentation, diagnosis, selection, consent and outcome
related to safe surgical practice and minimal access surgery.

The student should be exposed to a wide range of MAS including laparoscopic, thoracoscopic,
retroperitoneoscopic and endoluminal procedures. This should not be limited to general surgery or
gynecology, but should include sessions undertaken by other allied specialties.

The student will be required to keep a learning diary (log
book). This diary will form part of the assessment and
this material will then be incorporated into the
assignments relating to theoretical teaching. Students
will be expected to discuss their experience with their
peer group, and complete their clinical learning diary, to
position the theoretical and practical elements of the
course in a clinical context.

This meeting will also function as a vehicle for the
allocation of students to clinical sessions, to ensure a fair and uniform opportunity without placing undue
pressure on the resources available. Candidates would be able to observe minimal access surgery, on a
regular basis. This would be best achieved for a large group, by utilizing the theatre link for regular
observation, which will be timetabled and supervised. Encouragement would be given to allow them to
observe minimal access techniques in other specialties, particularly where this would add to their
knowledge and understanding.

It is hoped that their skills could be developed to a level whereby they could act as course demonstrators, and
in turn improve their own teaching skills.