Unit Code: SGR801

Unit Name: Surgery I

Description: The course is conducted to facilitate trainees from the region who are keen to proceed to the Postgraduate Diploma in Surgery. With self-learning using the problem- based learning; trainees are expected to participate in discussions and in the management of patients having understood the basics of surgery. The course serves two purposes: 1. Educate and up-skill qualified doctors (MBBS or equivalent) in surgery (have the skills and knowledge to competently manage the common causes of morbidity and mortality of patients in surgery and be able to competently identify more complex diseases and refer the patient for specialist’s care. Successful completion of the Diploma is a prerequisite to progression into the first year of the Master of Medicine in Surgery 2. The Diploma is also intended for non-surgeons who want to improve their surgical skills and knowledge to a level enabling them to be able to deal with many of the more common surgical emergencies. It is not a specialist qualification.

Learning Target Outcomes: On successful completion of this course, the students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate thorough understanding of normal anatomy and physiology, as well as pathophysiology, investigations, differential diagnosis and surgical and non-surgical management of abdominal wall, retroperitoneal and urogenital disorders 2. Demonstrate thorough understanding of normal anatomy and physiology, as well as pathophysiology, investigations, differential diagnosis and management of benign and malignant breast diseases 3. Demonstrate thorough understanding of normal anatomy and physiology, as well as pathophysiology, investigations, differential diagnosis and management of benign and malignant diseases of the colon, rectum and anal canal. 4. Demonstrate clinical competency in identification and resuscitation of acute surgical emergencies and thorough understanding of their management. 5. Demonstrate thorough understanding of normal anatomy and physiology, as well as pathophysiology, investigations, differential diagnosis and management of disease of the endocrine glands 6. Demonstrate thorough understanding of normal anatomy and physiology, as well as pathophysiology, investigations, differential diagnosis and management of benign and malignant conditions of the head and neck. 7. Demonstrate clinical competency in evaluating critically ill surgical patient. 8. Demonstrate thorough understanding of normal anatomy and physiology, as well as pathophysiology, investigations, differential diagnosis and management of benign and malignant conditions affecting skin and soft tissues. 9. Demonstrate thorough understanding of normal anatomy and physiology, as well as pathophysiology, investigations, differential diagnosis and management of benign and malignant diseases of the small intestine 10. Demonstrate thorough understanding of principles of surgical oncology 11. Demonstrate clinical competency in application of EMST (Emergency Management of Severe Trauma) principles in the management of trauma victim 12. Demonstrate thorough understanding of normal anatomy and physiology, as well as pathophysiology, investigations, differential diagnosis and management of benign and malignant diseases of the hepatobiliray system and pancreas. 13. Demonstrate thorough understanding of normal anatomy and physiology, as well as pathophysiology, investigations, differential diagnosis and management of benign and malignant diseases of the oesophagus and stomach. 14. Demonstrate thorough understanding of identification, evaluation and the principles of management of diseases of the arteries, veins and the lymphatic system 15. Demonstrate clinical competency in diagnosis and management of diabetic foot sepsis. 16. Demonstrate thorough understanding of diagnosis and management of common orthopaedic conditions.

Prerequisite: Minimum Entry Requirement.

Prerequisite Sentence: N/A

Credit Point: 120

Offered In: Semester 1,2