General Surgery Training in Animal Models (Pig, Sus scrofa; and Sheep, Ovis aries), Including Advanced Laparoscopic Procedures and Cardiovascular Interventions

Abstract

Objectives: To provide surgery residents education platform for open trauma procedure and laparoscopic general surgery procedures. Methods: Live animal pig models were used for resident education training labs for open trauma procedure and laparoscopic general surgery procedures. Results: Maximum resident education benefit was achieved utilizing the live animal lab model. Conclusion: This study trained USAF general surgery residents and UC Davis civilian partnership residents. The protocol added great strength to the residency training program.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 04, 2021
Accession Number
AD1134379

Entities

People

  • Jason Babcock

Organizations

  • David Grant USAF Medical Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Attachment
  • Education
  • General Surgery
  • Instructors
  • Intervention
  • Joining
  • Materials
  • Medical Personnel
  • Medical Specialties
  • Medical Technicians
  • Platforms
  • Students
  • Surgery
  • Survival
  • Technical Information Centers
  • Technicians
  • Therapy
  • Trainees
  • Training

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

  • Medical or Health Care Field.
  • Trauma Surgery or Emergency Medicine.