University recognized degree course in Laparoscopic surgery at Laparoscopy Hospital, India

May 28, 2009 - PRLog -- World association of laparoscopic surgeons together with Laparoscopy Hospital, has started first time in the world, university Master degree course in Laparoscopic Surgery. Ever since its entry more than two decades ago, minimal access surgery (MAS) introduced a sweeping revolution in surgical practice. Worldwide, the volume of MAS procedures has rapidly increased in recent years and consequently, recent general surgery graduates are seeking MAS training in record numbers. Any field of surgery is no exception and there are numerous patients who can benefit from this approach of having skilled surgeon in society.

World Association of laparoscopic Surgeons members are in almost all the country of the world and the supervisor of the clinical attachment will be decided by WALS and University. The courses of Laparoscopy Hospital also meet the guidelines established in the "SAGES Framework for Post-Residency Surgical Education and Training" and are endorsed by the Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES). During this 12 month candidate will do research and they have to submit dissertation at the end of course.

Over the past 10 years, the Laparoscopy Hospital, India has gained national and international recognition for its efforts to provide one of the best laparoscopic training. As part of a major academic medical center, the institute of Laparoscopy Hospital excels in training, research and clinical programs all over world. The training offered by laparoscopy hospital has dual role. Our dual purpose is to train those who will provide top quality patient care and be the academic leaders in minimal access surgery, who in turn will train many physicians for practice in communities across the country.
This emphasis makes our Master in Minimal Access Surgery one of the most unique programs in the World. Master in Minimal Access Surgery is one year degree course to add on the professional skill in Minimal Access Surgery.

This Master in Minimal Access Surgery course is open to all qualified professional Surgeons, Gynaecologist, Pediatric Surgeon and Urologist and is unique alone in whole world. There are only limited number of seat per year in this course. This master degree course in laparoscopy is unique in whole world and this course offers an exciting insight into technological advances in Minimal Access Surgery as well as a practical multidisciplinary approach to implementing this technology.

Candidates for the master degree in laparoscopic surgery will be required to have extensive hands on training and they will also undertake a research program and will be required to submit a thesis for examination. The thesis should embody the results of an investigation carried out by the candidate, under supervision, which shows independence of thought and which demonstrates the candidate's ability to carry out research in the discipline of minimal access surgery. Candidate has to spend initial three month training at Laparoscopy Hospital, New Delhi.

After submission of thesis of master in Minimal Access surgery, university will take final exam. At the time of final exam and evaluation of dissertation the candidate has to come again to New Delhi. The candidate has to maintain day to day log book of theirs clinical attachment signed by their laparoscopic instructor and it should be sent by mail to Universities Delhi head office, A/14 Paryavaran Complex, South of Saket, New Delhi - 110030. The Course Director of this course is Prof. R. K. Mishra, Professor and Head of Minimal Access Surgery TGO University. For Thesis separate instructor will be appointed by the university on recommendation of governing body.

During this three month they will get extensive "Hands On" training at one of the most advanced laparoscopic lab of the world at World Laparoscopy Hospital,Gurgaon. The participating student will also get clinical attachment in various hospitals in New Delhi including Laparoscopy Hospital. This three month extensive training will be followed by 9 month clinical attachment in their respective country or state. The clinical attachment in respective country will be under supervision of senior member of World Association of Laparoscopic Surgeon in that country.

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Laparoscopy Hospital is the premier institute of Minimal Access Surgery. Laparoscopic Surgery at Laparoscopy Hospital is performed by ultra modern technique and highly qualified Laparoscopic Surgeon by latest laparoscopic instruments.