GSO 4230 Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) or GYN Surgery
Students will be a part of the gynecology team made up of board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist and OBGYN residents (and MIS fellows). They will participate in the outpatient and inpatient care of patients with surgical gynecologic disorders to include the preoperative assessment, surgical procedure and post-operative care. Where applicable, students will learn the basic foundation of minimally invasive surgery. Additional opportunities for education include morning report and departmental conferences. The students will attend and, when appropriate, scrub on operative cases. By the conclusion of the rotation the student should be able to: Describe the pelvic anatomy, both internal and external with emphasis on blood supply, ureteral location, and retroperitoneal anatomy. Describe the principal causes, diagnostic evaluation, surgical and non-surgical treatment options, and appropriate follow-up in the management of patients with abnormal uterine bleeding, pelvic masses, chronic pelvic pain, and endometriosis. Describe common measures for the prevention of infection, deep venous thrombosis, and other peri-operative complications. Describe when the use of laparoscopy versus open procedures is most appropriate.
Prerequisite
Students should have successfully passed the GSO core clerkship (GSO3200) prior to enrolling in this course. Exceptions can be made on a case by case basis at the discretion of the GSO education committee.
Offered
Madigan Army Medical Center, Joint Base Lewis-McChord (TCM) – WA; Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP) - VA; Naval Medical San Diego (NMCSD) - CA; Joint-Base San Antonio, Fort Sam Houston (JBSA) - TX; Tripler Army Medical Center (TAMC) - HI; Womack Army Medical Center, Fort Bragg (WAMC) – NC; Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) – MD.