Hands On Abdominal Surgery Training | Surgical Simulation

Course Overview

The General & Abdominal Ultrasound Simulation Training Program is designed to build comprehensive transabdominal ultrasound skills across multiple organ systems in a structured, simulation-based learning environment. The course focuses on systematic scanning, image interpretation, and pathology recognition using real patient–derived datasets without reliance on live patient availability.

Participants learn to translate probe movement into accurate anatomical visualization while developing a methodical approach to abdominal, retroperitoneal, and thyroid ultrasound examinations. Emphasis is placed on organ-wise scanning protocols, measurement accuracy, and pattern recognition of common abdominal pathologies.

Through repeated simulator-based practice and guided feedback, learners strengthen hand–eye coordination, spatial understanding, and diagnostic confidence-preparing them for safe, efficient, and reproducible clinical ultrasound practice.

Learning Objectives

Understand ultrasound imaging principles relevant to general and abdominal scanning
Develop effective transabdominal and linear probe handling techniques
Identify normal abdominal, retroperitoneal, and thyroid anatomy on ultrasound
Apply standardized scanning protocols for abdominal organ evaluation
Utilize measurement tools for distance, area, and volume assessment
Recognize common abdominal and thyroid pathologies through simulation
Interpret ultrasound findings using structured anatomical analysis

Learning Methodology

High-fidelity general ultrasound simulator–based training
Faculty-guided, hands-on scanning sessions
Stepwise learning progression (basic skills → organ scanning → pathology recognition)
Real-time B-mode imaging with randomized anatomy scenarios
Screenshot capture and case-based image review
Objective performance feedback and skill refinement

Learning Outcomes

Perform complete general and abdominal ultrasound examinations in a simulated setting
Maintain consistent probe orientation and scan coverage across organ systems
Accurately document ultrasound findings using stored images and measurements
Demonstrate improved detection of common abdominal and thyroid pathologies
Apply structured reporting logic during ultrasound case review
Transition confidently to supervised clinical abdominal ultrasound practice

Eligibility Criteria

Radiology residents and trainees
General physicians and internists
Emergency medicine clinicians
Surgeons and surgical trainees
Medical officers and sonography beginners
Healthcare professionals involved in abdominal imaging

Course Modules

Module 1: General Ultrasound Fundamentals

Ultrasound basics and image formation
Transabdominal and linear probe handling
B-mode image acquisition
Distance, area, and volume measurements

Module 2: Thyroid Ultrasound

Normal thyroid anatomy
Thyroid cyst identification
Thyroid nodule evaluation

Module 3: Hepato-biliary Ultrasound

Liver anatomy and scanning technique
Cirrhosis, cysts, calcifications, and abscesses
Hepatic metastases and polycystic liver disease
Gallbladder anatomy, gallstones, and polyps

Module 4: Pancreatic & Splenic Ultrasound

Pancreatic anatomy and pathology recognition
Pancreatitis, cysts, malignancy, and polycystic disease
Spleen evaluation including enlargement, cysts, calcifications, and tumours

Module 5: Renal & Urinary Tract Ultrasound

Kidney anatomy and scanning protocol
Renal cysts, stones, abscesses, and masses
Polycystic kidney disease
Ureteral stones and ureterocele
Bladder stones and echogenic debris
Prostate ultrasound – benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and prostatitis

Module 6: Retroperitoneal & Vascular Ultrasound

Adrenal gland evaluation and space-occupying lesions
Abdominal aorta assessment
Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) identification

General & Abdominal

General & Abdominal Ultrasound Simulation Training Program