84355 - Clinical Clerkship - Basic Surgical Skills (G3)

Learning outcomes

Perform basic wound assessment and care. Perform simple surgical manouvres.

Course contents

Principles of asepsis and antisepsis.

Basic surgical instruments: identification and correct handling.

Suturing techniques and surgical knots.

Basic wound management and dressing.

Introduction to vascular access techniques.

First-level emergency procedures (e.g., bleeding control).

Team dynamics in the operating room: roles and responsibilities.

Readings/Bibliography

Zinner MJ, Ashley SW, Maingot’s Abdominal Operations, McGraw Hill.

Brunicardi F. et al., Schwartz’s Principles of Surgery, McGraw Hill.

Basic Surgical Skills – Royal College of Surgeons (recommended for practical training).

Teaching materials and guidelines provided by instructors during lectures and practical sessions.

Teaching methods

Supervised clinical activities in wards and operating theaters.

Practical training sessions on simulators and biological models.

Introductory lectures on theoretical principles.

Bedside teaching activities.

Clinical case discussions and guided reflections.

Assessment methods

Practical assessment (OSCE or skills test): performance of basic procedures (e.g., suturing, sterile field management).

Oral examination: evaluation of theoretical knowledge of surgical principles.

Continuous assessment: active participation in clinical and practical activities.

The final grade will be expressed on a scale of 30/30, with honors (cum laude) if applicable.

Teaching tools

Suture simulators and surgical box trainers.

Demonstrative audiovisual materials (procedure videos).

Multimedia classroom equipped with basic surgical instruments.

E-learning platform (slides, guidelines, self-assessment quizzes).

Access to scientific databases and international guidelines (e.g., Royal College of Surgeons, WHO patient safety protocols).

Office hours

See the website of Matteo Serenari