This course offers an overview of five surgical methods — open, minimally invasive, endoscopic, image-guided, and robotic-assisted — highlighting key technologies, workflows, and perioperative practices. Topics covered include preoperative preparation, surgical access techniques, equipment considerations, and intraoperative team roles. The course also addresses complication management and postoperative care and emphasizes safety, efficiency, and collaborative practice.

This course provides perioperative nurses and STs with essential knowledge and practices to support open and advanced minimally invasive surgical procedures.