Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques for Pediatric Patients
( 30 Modules )
Module #1 Introduction to Minimally Invasive Surgery in Pediatrics Overview of the benefits, principles, and applications of minimally invasive surgery in pediatric patients
Module #2 Anatomy and Physiology of Pediatric Patients Review of pediatric anatomy and physiology, including developmental differences and implications for surgical planning
Module #3 Preoperative Evaluation and Preparation of Pediatric Patients Assessment and management of pediatric patients before surgery, including anesthesia and pain management considerations
Module #4 Laparoscopic and Thoracoscopic Instrumentation Overview of laparoscopic and thoracoscopic instruments, including optics, dissectors, and energy devices
Module #5 Basic Laparoscopic and Thoracoscopic Techniques Hands-on training in basic laparoscopic and thoracoscopic techniques, including port placement and dissection
Module #6 Pediatric Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Surgical technique and considerations for laparoscopic cholecystectomy in pediatric patients
Module #7 Pediatric Laparoscopic Appendectomy Surgical technique and considerations for laparoscopic appendectomy in pediatric patients
Module #8 Pediatric Thoracoscopic Lobectomy Surgical technique and considerations for thoracoscopic lobectomy in pediatric patients
Module #9 Pediatric Laparoscopic Hernia Repair Surgical technique and considerations for laparoscopic hernia repair in pediatric patients
Module #10 Pediatric Endoscopy and Bronchoscopy Diagnostic and therapeutic applications of endoscopy and bronchoscopy in pediatric patients
Module #11 Robotic-Assisted Surgery in Pediatric Patients Overview of robotic-assisted surgical systems and their applications in pediatric surgery
Module #12 Minimally Invasive Surgery for Pediatric Urological Conditions Surgical techniques and considerations for minimally invasive surgery in pediatric urological conditions, including pyeloplasty and ureteral reimplantation
Module #13 Minimally Invasive Surgery for Pediatric Neurosurgical Conditions Surgical techniques and considerations for minimally invasive surgery in pediatric neurosurgical conditions, including craniosynostosis and tethered cord syndrome
Module #14 Minimally Invasive Surgery for Pediatric Orthopedic Conditions Surgical techniques and considerations for minimally invasive surgery in pediatric orthopedic conditions, including scoliosis and clubfoot
Module #15 Complications and Management in Minimally Invasive Pediatric Surgery Identification and management of complications specific to minimally invasive pediatric surgery
Module #16 Postoperative Pain Management in Pediatric Patients Multimodal approaches to postoperative pain management in pediatric patients, including pharmacological and non-pharmacological techniques
Module #17 Recovery and Discharge Planning for Pediatric Patients Strategies for prompt recovery and safe discharge of pediatric patients after minimally invasive surgery
Module #18 Ethical Considerations in Minimally Invasive Pediatric Surgery Ethical principles and challenges in minimally invasive pediatric surgery, including informed consent and surgical innovation
Module #19 Evidence-Based Practice in Minimally Invasive Pediatric Surgery Critical appraisal of the literature and application of evidence-based practice in minimally invasive pediatric surgery
Module #20 Future Directions and Emerging Trends in Minimally Invasive Pediatric Surgery Overview of cutting-edge technologies and innovations in minimally invasive pediatric surgery, including single-port and NOTES techniques
Module #21 Virtual Reality and Simulation-Based Training in Minimally Invasive Pediatric Surgery Applications and benefits of virtual reality and simulation-based training in minimally invasive pediatric surgery
Module #22 Multidisciplinary Team Approach to Minimally Invasive Pediatric Surgery Role of the multidisciplinary team in minimally invasive pediatric surgery, including anesthesia, nursing, and surgical assistants
Module #23 Pediatric Patient Safety and Quality Improvement in Minimally Invasive Surgery Strategies for improving patient safety and quality of care in minimally invasive pediatric surgery
Module #24 Parent and Family-Centered Care in Minimally Invasive Pediatric Surgery Importance of parent and family-centered care in minimally invasive pediatric surgery, including communication and education
Module #25 Cultural Competency and Diversity in Minimally Invasive Pediatric Surgery Cultural differences and considerations in minimally invasive pediatric surgery, including language barriers and socioeconomic factors
Module #26 Minimally Invasive Surgery for Pediatric Oncological Conditions Surgical techniques and considerations for minimally invasive surgery in pediatric oncological conditions, including neuroblastoma and Wilms tumor
Module #27 Minimally Invasive Surgery for Pediatric Cardiac Conditions Surgical techniques and considerations for minimally invasive surgery in pediatric cardiac conditions, including patent ductus arteriosus and atrial septal defects
Module #28 Pediatric Minimally Invasive Surgery in Resource-Limited Settings Challenges and opportunities for minimally invasive pediatric surgery in resource-limited settings, including global health initiatives
Module #29 Teaching and Training in Minimally Invasive Pediatric Surgery Best practices for teaching and training in minimally invasive pediatric surgery, including mentorship and simulation-based education
Module #30 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques for Pediatric Patients career
