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Interactive training on surgical skills

eSurgery is a web-based educational tool that helps to develop the basic knowledge and skills required of a surgeon.

A high-quality course on surgery

The programme specifically supports practitioners in the early years of surgical training and it provides broad theoretical knowledge common to all surgical specialties. eSurgery has been developed by The Royal College of Surgeons of England and Health Education England e-Learning for Healthcare.

Written by surgeons for surgeons

The clinical content, which is mapped to the Joint Royal College of Surgeons’ specialty training curriculum, covers topics such as basic surgical skills, peri-operative care and organ/tissue transplantation. It has been written in the UK by highly experienced, practising surgeons. Interactive features, such as video/audio clips and animations, help to explain the complex surgical principles involved.

Fit the learning around your busy life

You can access eSurgery online and study at your own pace in the workplace, at home or on the move. The learning can be tailored to your training needs, and the sessions can be completed in any order.

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Course content

Basic Science (nine sessions currently available)

Importance of Homeostatic Control
Abdominal Viscera: Appendix
Development Embryology of Heart and Great Vessels
Upper Limb: Upper Arm
Abdominal Viscera: Large Intestine
Lower Limb Foot
Autonomic Nervous System (part A)
Autonomic Nervous System (part B)
Abdominal Viscera Biliary Anatomy

Common Surgical Conditions

General Surgery
- Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Swelling
- Change in Bowel Habit
- Gastrointestinal Haemorrhage (Upper)
- Gastrointestinal Haemorrhage (Lower)
- Rectal Bleeding
- Dysphagia
Breast Disease
- Breast Lumps
- Nipple Discharge
- Breast Pain
Peripheral Vascular Disease
- Chronic Limb Ischaemia
- Acute Limb Ischaemia
- Aneurysms AAA
- Aneurysms (peripheral)
- Transient Ischaemic Attacks and Strokes
- Varicose Veins
- Leg Ulcers
Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Disease
- Coronary Heart Disease and Acute Myocardial Infarction
- Obstructive Airways Disease
Genitourinary Disease
- Loin Pain
- Haematuria
- Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms
- Urinary Retention
- Renal Failure
- Scrotal Swellings
Trauma and Orthopaedics
- Osteoarthritis Hip
- Osteoarthritis Knee
- Metastic Bone Disease
- Common Peripheral Neuropathies
- Back Pain
Skin, Head and Neck
- Lumps
- Upper Airway Obstructions
- Epistaxis
Genitorurinary Disease: Testicular Pain
Neurology and Neurosurgery
- Facial Pain
- Headache
- Coma
Endocrine
- Thyroid Lumps
- Parathyroid Lumps
- Acute Endocrine Crises

Basic Surgical Skills (two sessions currently available)

Wound Management
Incision and Closure of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue

Perioperative Care

Cardiorespiratory Physiology
Diabetes Mellitus
Fluid Balance Homeostasis
Renal Failure Diagnosis and Management
Pathophysiology of Sepsis
Laboratory Testing and Pre-operative Imaging
Risk Factors for Surgery
Premedication and Other Pre-Operative Prescribing
Principles of Day Surgery
Antimicrobial Prophylaxis
Post-operative Monitoring
Post-operative Pathophysioloy: CVS, Fluid Balance and Renal Failures
Post-operative Management of Endocrine Disorders
Post-operative Electrolyte Management
Pathophysiology of Blood Loss
Post-operative Complications in General
Methods of Post-operative Analgesia
Post-operative Antibiotic Prescribing
Writing Operative Records
Nutritional Management
Pre-operative Management of Endocrine Disorders
Safety in Theatre, including Patient Positioning and Avoidance of Injuries
Sharps Safety
Safe Use of Diathermy and Laser
Tourniquet Use, including Indications, Effects and Complications
Principles of Local, Regional and General Anaesthesia
Principles of Invasive and Non-Invasive Monitoring
Surgery in Hepatitis and HIV Carriers
Fluid Balance and Homeostasis
Radiation Use and Risks
Infection Risks (Patient, Theatre, Staff) Laminar Flow

Assessment and Management of Patients with Trauma (including the Multiple Injured Patient)

General Scoring Systems for Assessment of Injured Patients
General Paediatric Trauma (Special Considerations)
Shock
- Pathogenesis of Shock
- Cardiovascular Physiology
- Metabolic Response to Injury
- Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome
- Massive Transfusion
Indications for Using Uncrossed Matched Blood
Wounds and Soft Tissue Injuries:
- Gunshot and Blast Injuries
- Stab Injuries
- Management of Soft Tissue Injury
- Managing Traumatic Wounds
- Compartment Syndrome
Fractures
- Pathophysiology of Fractures
- Classification of Fractures
- Managing Fractures
- Complications of Fractures
Burns: Classification and Management of Burns
Organ Trauma
- Thoracic Trauma
- Pneumothorax
- Head Injuries
- Spinal Cord Injuries
- Peripheral Nerve Injuries
- Blunt Abdominal Trauma
- Penetrating Abdominal Trauma
- Vascular Latrogenic Trauma and Intravascular Drug Abuse
- Splenic Trauma
- Vascular Extrinsic Trauma
- Managing Skin Loss with Use of Skin Grafts and Skin Flaps

Organ and Tissue Transplantation

Principles of Transplant Immunology and Immunosuppression
Tissue Donation, Procurement and Whole Organ Transplantation

For a full list of all the modules and sessions for our programmes, please go to: http://portal.eintegrity.org/catalogue

Testimonials

eSurgery is a comprehensive and engaging resource that equips trainees with the knowledge required to practise safely as a surgeon.

Professor Jonathan Beard Professor of Surgical Education, The Royal College of Surgeons of England

Certificates

On completion, you can download and print off a certificate that is endorsed by the relevant professional body.

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Access to the full programme	Cost
Single-user access for 12 months	£85*

*excluding VAT where applicable

To purchase a licence, please click on the Buy Now button below.

Multiple or multi-year licences are available. Please contact us for details.

Access for NHS staff

If you work for the NHS and have an NHS email address, please register for the programme via: https://portal.e-lfh.org.uk/Register

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