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Basic Microsurgery

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Columbia Orthopedics Microsurgery Research & Training Laboratory

Columbia Orthopedics Microsurgery Research & Training Laboratory

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  • Other
  • New York, United States
  • 5 -day course   /   Effective duration: 7h
  • 3 attendees per session
  • English

Training details

The Basic Microsurgery course involves 40 hours of one-on-one, individualized training of microsurgical techniques in a small class environment where students can learn at their own pace. 

What will you learn?

  • Use of the operating microscope
  • Basic suturing techniques using a plastic model
  • Performing end-to-end arterial anastomoses utilizing the femoral artery of the rat (1 mm diameter): forehand, backhand, and one-way-up suturing techniques
  • Performing end-to-end venous anastomoses utilizing the femoral vein of the rat (1.3 mm diameter)
  • Performing an interpositional vein graft using a femoral vein graft (1.3 mm diameter) and epigastric vein graft (1 mm diameter)
  • Performing end-to-side anastomoses: end of the femoral artery to the side of the femoral vein and end of the femoral vein to the side of the femoral artery
  • Completing a peripheral epineurial repair of the rat sciatic nerve
  • Performing a groin cutaneous free tissue flap

Educational methods

Hands-on, Simulation

Program

Day 1 (9:30 AM to 5:30 PM):

Videos (click links below to view videos by the Faculty of Columbia Orthopedics):


Practicum:


  • Gain working knowledge of the use of the operating microscope, micro-instruments, and fine sutures (9-0 and 10-0) by practicing suturing on different planes using the latex rubber glove practice card.
  • Practice end-to-end arterial anastomosis using interrupted suturing: forehand and backhand.

Pictures:

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Day 2 (9:00 AM to 5:00 PM):

Videos (click links below to view videos by the Faculty of Columbia Orthopedics):


Practicum:


  • Practice end-to-end arterial anastomosis using one-way-up suturing.
  • Practice end-to-end venous anastomosis using interrupted suturing.

Pictures:

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Day 3 (9:00 AM to 5:00 PM):

Videos (click links below to view videos by the Faculty of Columbia Orthopedics):


Practicum:


  • Practice interpositional vein graft using the femoral vein.
  • Practice interpositional vein graft using the epigastric vein.

Pictures:

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Day 4 (9:00 AM to 5:00 PM):

Videos (click links below to view videos by the Faculty of Columbia Orthopedics):


Practicum:


  • Practice end-to-side anastomosis using femoral artery to the side of femoral vein.
  • Practice end-to-side anastomosis using femoral vein to the side of femoral artery.
  • Practice epineurial repair using sciatic nerve.

Pictures:

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Day 5 (9:00 AM to 5:00 PM):

Final Assessment:



  • Complete end-to-end anastomoses of the femoral artery and vein within a time limit.
  • OR, complete free tissue transfer with groin cutaneous flap (end-to-end or end-to-side).

Pictures:

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Price categories

CategoryPrice
Residents/Fellows$3,499
Attending Physician$3,799

Medical devices

  • - Carl Zeiss, Inc
  • - Sharpoint Surgical Specialties
  • - ASSI
  • - MICRINS

Videos

Pictures

Documents

pdf

Syllabus

Download

Logistics data

Getting there

Directions to the Columbia University Medical Center

The Microsurgery Laboratory is located at 622 W 168 Street, PH bldg., 11 floor Orthopedic Surgery, room 1158


By subway:

Take the 1, A, or C train to the 168th Street station. From midtown Manhattan, the A train provides express service.


By bus:

A number of city buses serve the medical center: M-2, 3, 4, 5, and 100. For additional bus and subway information, call the Transit Authority at 718-330-1234.


By automobile:

The fastest and most convenient way to reach the medical center by automobile is to follow directions to the George Washington Bridge and exit onto Riverside Drive. From there, proceed south and turn left onto West 165th Street (the first left), and then right onto Fort Washington Avenue to the medical center parking facility.


  • From upstate New York and New Jersey: after crossing the George Washington Bridge, follow signs to the Henry Hudson (also called the West Side Highway), and then to Riverside Drive.
  • From Riverdale and Westchester: via the Saw Mill River Parkway, exit the Henry Hudson Parkway at the Riverside Drive exit, which is immediately past the George Washington Bridge.
  • From Westchester, Connecticut, or the East Side of Manhattan: via the Major Deegan, Cross-Bronx Expressway, or Harlem River Drive approaching the George Washington Bridge, take the Henry Hudson Parkway, stay to the left, and follow signs to Riverside Drive.
  • From the West Side of Manhattan: take the Henry Hudson Parkway to Exit 15-Riverside Drive South.

Where to stay?

Accommodations

For guest housing: https://www.tc.columbia.edu/housing/guest--conference-housing/guest-housing/

Edge hotel across the street: https://www.edgehotelnyc.com/

https://www.worldtravelinc.com/columbia.visitors.portal

Additional Resources

Columbia Visitors & Personal Travel Portal

The NYC Tourism website offers a wealth of information on the city and its attractions.

Practical details

Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes - or bring scrubs.

Review

Global review

4.9 / 5

Pedagogy

4.8 / 5

Organization

4.9 / 5

Knowledge acquired

4.9 / 5

Recommandation

4.9 / 5

11/02/2023

Joaquin A.

It was a great experience, I learnt a lot and will be of big importance in my daily practice. Yelena is a great teacher, Im happy I spent a week with her on the lab!

05/02/2023

Anna M.

Dr. Akelina is patient, a wonderful teacher, and very technically gifted. She spends one on one time in the lab with her students to ensure they are learning, understanding the content, and reaching their personal goals. I greatly enjoyed the course and have already recommended it to other aspiring microsurgeons!

13/01/2023

Ghayoour M.

13/01/2023

David A.

16/12/2022

Arjun D.

02/12/2022

Bayan G.

Place

Microsurgery Training and Research Lab

622 W 168 Street, PH bldg., 11 floor Orthopedic Surgery, room 1158

10032 New York, United States