Tag: laparoscopic surgery

UZ hailed for establishing International Centre for Surgical Simulation

Kuda Pembere

THE University of Zimbabwe has been commended for setting up the International Centre for Surgical Simulation (UZICSS) which shall become a game-changer with its laparoscopic or key-hole surgery curricula for local and regional students. By Kudakwashe Pembere Specialist surgeons from Zimbabwe, the United Kingdom, South Africa, the United States, Namibia, and Uganda are in the country for a symposium and training of keen students who want to specialize and enhance their skills of laparoscopic surgery. Speaking to HealthTimes on the sidelines of a surgical symposium which ended Saturday, UZ Professorial…

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Zim To Become Surgical Simulation Powerhouse

Healthtimes

ZIMBABWE is poised to become a leading continental training hub for laparoscopic surgery, a type of surgical procedure that allows a surgeon to access the inside of the abdomen (tummy) and pelvis without having to make large incisions on the skin. By Kudakwashe Pembere This is being made possible through the University of Zimbabwe International Centre for Surgical Simulation following the recent commissioning of laparoscopic equipment from Karl Storz SE & Co. KG, a leading global manufacturer of laparoscopic equipment for the training center  at the University of Zimbabwe (U).…

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