W4.5 Minor surgery: Suturing techniques

Prof. Derek Hellenberg; Dr. Sadick Saban Presented by: Prof. Derek Hellenberg; Dr. Sadick Saban; Dr. Tsepo Motsohi; Dr. Tasleem Ras Abstract: A slide show illustrating local anaesthetic blocks and common office procedures. This will be followed by a short video on suturing techniques. Each participant will be provided with a sheep’s trotter and will be required to do the following: Excise a lesion and place interrupted skin sutures Suture a skin incision using subcuticular sutures and Suture a “triangular” or “T-shaped” incision using both deep and skin sutures All instruments and materials will be supplied.