The Five Day Instructional Course is an annual training program in Colon & Rectal surgery conducted by the Association of Colon & Rectal Surgeons of India (ACRSI). The course provides training in the management of diseases affecting the Colon, Rectum and Anal Canal, and comprehensively covers relevant Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, Radiology, Pharmacotherapy, and Medical and Surgical Management.
It consists of lectures, operative videos and interactive session for each topic. Also included in the course is a hands on training session in Colo-Rectal and Colo-Anal stapling techniques. Experts in the field of Colo-Rectal surgery will be the course faculty. The Fellowship Course will be followed by the Fellowship examination which will be held on the 8th and 9th of April, 2017. Topics Being Covered
Anatomy & Physiology of the Colon, Rectum & Anal Canal
Radiological imaging options including, defecography, motility studies
Endoscopic evaluation [Diagonostic & Therapeutic], Endo-sonography
Ano-rectal manometry
Stoma Construction, management of stoma related complications
Pelvic floor disorders, obstruction defecation syndrome
Neoplastic diseases of the colon, Rectum and Anal Canal
Motility Disorders
Incontinence, management options
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Benign disorders of the Ano-Rectum
Constipation, Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Steps of operations, with instructional videos
Management of complications (with videos), and tackling difficult situations
Setting up of a Colo-Rectal Clinic
Pelvic Floor Dissection & Stapling workshop
Who should attend? The fellowship course is immensely beneficial for surgeons who have recently qualified, those who are in active practice and for those who are still in training. The course comprehensively covers theoretical and operative aspects of colorectal surgery and is evidence based and instructional in nature. It is also an up to date primer. Attendance of the course is also an essential requirement for those planning to appear for the Fellowship examinations of the Association of Colon and Rectal Surgeons of India [FACRSI].
