The Current State of Surgical Training in Advanced Abdominal Wall Reconstruction

In this BTK episode, the Hernia Content Team from Carolinas Medical Center discusses the evolution of training in hernia surgery. The team reviews residency and fellowship training requirements for hernia surgery and compares the training paradigm in the United States with other examples from around the world. As the field of hernia surgery continues to mature, so will training the next generation of hernia specialists.

 

Target Audience

  • Nurses
  • Nurse Practitioners
  • Physicians
  • Physician Assistants

Learning Objectives

  • Developing an understanding of the standard technical approaches to the pancreatic anastomosis during a Whipple (pancreatoduodenectomy) operation
  • Developing an understanding of the alternative technical approaches to the pancreatic anastomosis during the Whipple when the standard approaches may not be feasible
  • Developing an understanding of the key anatomic and physiologic factors in the decision making when selecting the optimal approach for the pancreatic anastomosis
  • Developing an understanding of possible mitigation strategies in the event of a pancreatic anastomotic leak.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
  • 0.25 ANCC
  • 0.25 Attendance
  • 0.25 JA Credit - AH
Registration Opens: 
01/15/2025
Registration Expires: 
01/14/2027
Part of: 
BEHIND THE KNIFE (ENDURING)
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Durham, NC 27705
United States
  • Anish J. Jain
  • Jon M. Harrison
  • Monica M. Dua
  • AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)
  • ANCC
  • Attendance
  • JA Credit - AH

Available Credit

  • 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
  • 0.25 ANCC
  • 0.25 Attendance
  • 0.25 JA Credit - AH
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