Course Objectives: The knowledge of modern applications in surgical fields associated with the use of advanced informatics systems.

Content of the Course: The abilities of modern computerized systems in relation with the applications in surgery are analyzed, focalizing in research applications and clinical outcomes. The philosophy for the need of implication of computerized systems in research and clinical practice; Outlines in computer aided surgery; Robotic devices and general aspects of robotic surgery; Research processes that require the use of special computerized systems; Applications in Urology; Applications in Obstetrics and Gynecology; Applications in Plastic Surgery; Applications in Orthopaedic Surgery; Laboratory exercises; Attendance of computer-aided surgical procedures.

Form and Outcomes of Teaching: The teaching is interactive combined with laboratory training on the outlines of the use of modern computerized systems in medicine and includes the attendance of computer-aided surgical procedures. The goal of the teaching is the knowledge of the achievements of modern medical technology in the treatment of surgical diseases, the detailed understanding of the pertinent process and the development of a strong knowledge background for further research.

Hours of training per student: 26

From the 7th Semester

ECTS: 2