Surgery & Orthopaedics SIG: Introduction to Suturing Workshop

Faculty

Prof Pierce Chow, Senior Consultant, Hepato-pancreato-biliary and Transplant Surgery

Dr Edwin Yang, Associate consultant, Hepatobiliary and pancreatic Surgery

Join us this lovely evening to learn first-hand the basic techniques of suturing and more! Some of which are required during your clinical posting, so whether you are learning the first time or wanting a refresher course, this is right up your alley! Don't miss this opportunity to learn from the best and our very own faculty Prof Pierce Chow, and Duke-NUS alumni Dr Edwin Yang

Workshop outline

1. Types of instruments used in surgery

2. Basic Hand Tie techniques and knot types

3. Basic suturing techniques: Simple interrupted, simple mattress, simple continuous and continuous subcuticular suture

Event details

Date: 28 November 2023, Tuesday

Time: 5.30pm - 8.30pm

Venue: Lead on 3, Duke-NUS, Level 3

Light refreshments and suturing materials are provided (:

Come join us and have fun!

Note: spots are limited and are on a first come first serve basis. Shortlisted individuals will be contacted and informed of the venue before the event, and the rest will be on waitlist

Contact for more enquiries: Koei Wan

Telegram: @kokopuff

Email: thamkoeiwan@u.duke.nus.edu