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Ellipses and suture techniques revisited

Ellipses and suture techniques revisited

The "Ellipses and Suture Techniques" course provides essential training for medical professionals involved in skin cancer surgery. This course focuses on excision planning, ellipse design, and mastering various suture techniques to achieve optimal wound closure and cosmetic outcomes. With demonstrations on different closure methods, including the use of pork belly for practical suture practice, participants will gain both theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience to improve their surgical skills.

time-icon 4.0 hrs EA | 5.0 hrs RP | 0.0 hrs OM
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  • FLEXIBLE TIMING

  • 100% ONLINE

  • accredited Course

  • Expert instructor

The course is divided into two comprehensive units, each designed to enhance skills in excision and suturing techniques:

Unit 1: Ellipses and Suture Techniques Revisited
In this unit, participants will learn the fundamentals of excision planning, focusing on the importance of resting skin tension lines (RSTL) and how to create ellipses for excision. The course covers the anatomy of areas commonly involved in skin cancer surgery and explains different variants of the ellipse, such as S-plasty and M-plasty, to minimize skin wastage and avoid complications like dog ears. Participants will also learn to adapt excisions based on skin laxity, surrounding anatomy, and cosmetic considerations​.

Unit 2: Dog Ear Correction and Suture Demonstration
This practical unit focuses on refining suture techniques and managing post-excision irregularities like dog ears. Participants will observe demonstrations on how to perform a variety of suture types, including continuous, vertical mattress, and subcuticular sutures, on pork belly, allowing them to understand the application of each technique in different surgical contexts. The unit also emphasizes knot tying and ensuring proper closure for both dermal and epidermal layers, crucial for minimizing scar formation and achieving a successful aesthetic outcome.

Presented by Dr. Victor Harling, this course provides a blend of theoretical learning and practical demonstrations to equip healthcare professionals with the skills needed to perform precise and effective excisions and sutures in skin cancer surgery.

  1. Classify suture materials and evaluate their application to closure techniques.
  2. Distinguish anatomy of the head, neck, torso, upper limb and lower limb.

All degree qualified medical practitioners.

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CPD Hours:

  • Education hours:  4.0
  • Reviewing performance hours: 5.0
  • Measuring outcome hours:  0.0
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Accreditations:

Royal Australian College of General Practice (RACGP) #404717

Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) #28457

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Study Mode:

100% online

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Study duration:

9.0 hrs self-paced

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ABOUT THE PRESENTER

Dr Victor Harling

This course is presented by Dr Victor Harling: MBBS, FRACGP, Dip Dermatology (Wales).

Victor obtained his medical degrees from The University of Queensland in 1983. He worked for Queensland Health and the Wesley Emergency Centre for many years before pursuing his interest in Skin Cancer Medicine. Victor undertakes regular professional development courses and has obtained a Diploma of Skin Cancer from the Skin Cancer College Australasia. He is passionate about skin cancer medicine and surgery, and shares his vast expertise with fellow GPs in HealthCert certificate course and Clinical Attachments at the Redcliffe Skin Cancer Centre. He has over 16 years interest and experience in skin cancer medicine and skin cancer surgery.