Advanced Techniques in Laparoscopy (SURG0068)

In this hands-on practical module, there will be an emphasis on technical skills and decision-making. Students will spend most of their time in the skills lab undertaking a variety of exercises and applying the theory and understanding of previous modules.

The assessments will be in-course and a final task-based assessment using a validated scoring method.

Aims of the module:

To apply the technical skills learnt in the previous modules
	To be able to undertake moderate and advanced level tasks in Laparoscopy
	To understand the role of decision making in operating
	To learn the differences between basic and advanced laparoscopy
Learning outcomes:

Understanding the role of decision making in operating
	Understanding the differences between basic and advanced laparoscopy
	Understanding how to build an effective training programme

STEAPP DTP RESEARCH PROJECT LITERATURE REVIEW

This two-term module introduces doctoral students to the literature review. It aims to introduce some of the fundamental topics, issues and processes that...

Research Project Literature Review (STEP0016)

This two-term module introduces doctoral students to the literature review. It aims to introduce some of the fundamental topics, issues and processes that influence the STEaPP DTP candidate’s research project literature review. It also aims to support the DTP candidate in developing individual habits in reading, writing and reflection for the doctoral thesis and possible longer-term academic work.

Using guided reading and discussions seminars, students are introduced to the literature review as part of the doctoral research process. We explore some of the practical tools needed. Some of the critical skills and quality attributes that shape the literature review process are further explored. Students then apply these discussions in producing an abstract for their thesis literature review, and identify the key contributors, journals, texts and debates that frame their developing doctoral literature review.