SJVC Preoperative Surgical Set-up Video

The following video was developed by the SJVC Surgical Technology Department for the purpose of demonstrating the proper set-up for a basic surgical procedure. The images and narration in this video are intended to help you work toward mastery of an efficient method that can be used as the basis for any surgical procedure set-up. Additionally, this video can be used as a guide for preoperative set-up in the applied skills surgical lab during terms 1 and 2.

First All-Robotic Surgery: McSleepy Meets DaVinci

Press release: McSleepy meets DaVinci...

Doctors at McGill University Health Centre, Canada, have recently performed the world's first all-robotic surgery. The locally developed McSleepy put the patient on anesthesia, while surgeons used the well-known DaVinci robot to perform a prostatectomy. It was the first time these two robotic systems were combined.
From the press release:
“Providing anesthesia for robotic prostatectomy can be challenging because of the specific patient positioning and the high degree of muscle relaxation necessary to maintain perfect conditions for the surgical team,” added Dr. Hemmerling. “Automated anesthesia delivery via McSleepy guarantees the same high quality of care every time it is used, independent from the subjective level of expertise. It can be configured exactly to the specific needs of different surgeries, such as robotic surgery.”
“Obviously, there is still some work needed to perfect the all robotic approach - from technical aspects to space requirements for the robots,” added Dr. Hemmerling. “Whereas robots have been used in surgery for quite some time, anesthesia has finally caught up. Robots will not replace doctors but help them to perform to the highest standards.”

This first test was successful and now the team plans to expand their tests to more and larger types of surgery.

Purpose Games

Ms. Junge found a great website that contains educational games.  Some of the games would be great to study general sciences, anatomy, physiology, medical terms, etc.

Here is the link: http://purposegames.com/, this site has also been added to the Student Success page.

SJVC Performs Mock Surgery in the Mall

In commemoration of National Surgical Technologist Week, the San Joaquin Valley College Fresno campus surgical technology program sponsored a mock surgery demonstration at Center Court in the Sierra Vista Mall. The purpose of the event was to raise public awareness about the profession of surgical technology. Students and instructors performed a simulated open appendectomy which allowed mall visitors as well as the student’s family, and friends to experience what actually happens behind the mysterious double doors of the operating room. The students enjoyed the opportunity to show off their newly acquired skills and share their enthusiasm for their new career path.

Teri Junge, CST, CFA, FAST, BS
Surgical Technology Program Director

Fresno Campus

KSEE 24 Central Valley Today Interview

KSEE 24 SJVC Surg Tech to see the San Joaquin Valley College, Fresno Surgical Technology Program featured on KSEE 24's local morning show, Central Valley Today.  The interview was filmed live during Surgical Technologist Week, September 2010, and features Mr. Doug Hughes and senior student, Samantha Des Jardins.

Physics in Action

This presentation demonstrates the use of harmonic shears during gynecological surgical procedures.

http://www.orlive.com/ethiconendo-surgery/videos/abdominal-hysterectomy-w/-harmonic-wave-coagulating-shears

Basic Back Table Set-up

The following images are intended to provide a sample basic back table set-up.  Each of you should study these images and plan the set-up of your sterile field accordingly.  Remember that you must set-up quickly, be efficient, maintain sterile technique, and not touch any item more than once.  The trick is to have a game plan and set up your field the same way every time.  Good luck!