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Breast and Torso Aaesthetic Surgery (SURG0150)

Key information

Faculty
Faculty of Medical Sciences
Teaching department
Division of Surgery and Interventional Science
Credit value
30
Restrictions
N/A
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

The module is suitable for surgeons (non-surgeons would require special permission from the module and programme lead to access this module).  Completion of the module will enable students (surgeons) to acquire an understanding of the relevant surgical anatomy, physiology, and pathology of three main anatomical regions: breast, trunk/body and genial.ÌýÌý

The breast section will include congenital breast surgery, breast implant safety and all surgical options that effect aesthetic change to the breast, biological properties of breast implants and management of the long-term consequences of these devices. In the trunk, beyond surgical anatomy and physiology, students will learn abdominoplasty, correction of lax abdominal musculature, regional liposuction and extremity aesthetic surgery and surgery after massive weight loss. In genital surgery, all non-surgical and surgical options will be comprehensively covered.Ìý

Students will also understand the various components that contribute to the complex decision making in aesthetic surgery of breast, trunk/body and genial.  Furthermore, students will learn how to make a surgical plan for individual patients in respect of conditions covered in this module using skills of analysis and judgement.  There will also be an opportunity for students to perform surgical aesthetic procedures in a simulated environment.ÌýÌý

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 2 ÌýÌýÌý Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study
Blended
Methods of assessment
100% Labs, practicals, clinicals
Mark scheme
Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year
2
Module leader
Mr Stephen Hamilton
Who to contact for more information
adminaesthetics@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.

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