Walid Farhat, M.D., SickKids Hospital, Toronto, ON CANADA
This was presented on 18 July 2018 at the Minimally Invasive Surgery in Pediatrics Webinar on The Hendren Project.
Presentation Summary:
- Identify and manage common troubles: Positioning, Access, Dissection, Suturing, Closure, and Follow Up
- Prepare, research, be aware, give forethought
Takeaways:
- Be aware there is always a learning curve
- Start with easy & work toward more challenging cases
- Revisit your log book, watch videos, and plan the case
- Inspect your instruments: judicious cautery near bowels, bipolar may be a good alternative to unipolar
- Become proficient at suturing and current technology