Abdominal surgery is the branch of procedures that deals with treating diseases or dysfunctions of organs within the abdomen cavity. The numerous organs contained within the abdomen can be surgically repaired, modified, or resected using either an open or invasive approach. This course will explain common abdominal procedures, along with the surgical considerations, complications, and best practices for perioperative personnel.
The goal of this course is to educate nurses and STs about common abdominal surgeries and the complications and considerations for each.
Abdominal surgery is the branch of procedures that deals with treating diseases or dysfunctions of organs within the abdomen cavity. The numerous organs contained within the abdomen can be surgically repaired, modified, or resected using either an open or invasive approach. This course will explain common abdominal procedures, along with the surgical considerations, complications, and best practices for perioperative personnel. The goal of this course is to educate nurses and STs about common abdominal surgeries and the complications and considerations for each.
This course is approved for surgical techs from 11/01/2021 to 10/31/ 2024.
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, CEP# 13791
Nurses will receive 1.25 contact hours for participating in this course.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Abdominal Surgery
Peritoneum
Stomach
Small intestines
Large intestines
Liver
Spleen
Gallbladder
Pancreas
Laparoscopic Approach
Laparotomy Approach
Review
Summary
Section 3: Common Abdominal Surgeries
Bowel Resection
Bariatric Surgery
Appendectomy
Cholecystectomy
Hepatic Resection
Splenectomy
Pancreatectomy
Hernia Repair
Review
Summary
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor(s)
References
Instructor: Rhiannon Winsor, Ed.D, MBA, CST, CRCSTBrandy graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Capella University. She is a certified perioperative nurse with versatile skillsets in the circulator and scrub roles for an array of surgical specialties. She fulfilled numerous nursing leadership responsibilities as the Surgical Services Clinical Educator and Periop 101 instructor for UNC REX Healthcare located in NC. She has been an active member of several hospital committees and contributed to numerous process improvement initiatives. She developed her core nursing skills early in her career while working on a postoperative and medical-surgical overflow unit where she served in a variety of roles, including charge nurse, preceptor, Magnet Champion, and admission/discharge facilitator. She currently works as a perioperative SME and course writer at Relias. Her long-term career goal is to support healthcare professionals in creating a safe and efficient environment that promotes optimal patient outcomes.
Rhiannon Winsor is a subject matter expert in the field of surgical technology and higher education. She has an associate degree in Surgical Technology, a bachelor’s degree in Business and Marketing, a master's degree in Business Administration (MBA), and a doctorate in Education with an emphasis in teaching and learning in higher education. She is a certified surgical technologist (CST) and a certified registered sterile processing technician (CRCST). She has 24 years of experience in the field of surgical technology, in which 12 of those years have been spent teaching in and managing surgical technology programs. She has working knowledge in the areas of orthopedics, general, obstetrics, gynecology, plastics, podiatry, sports medicine, neurology, genitourinary, peripheral vascular, ENT, maxillofacial and laparoscopic surgery.
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