Medical Imaging and Surgical Procedures module (BE31002)

This module introduces students to techniques and instrumentation used in medical imaging and surgical procedures. Students will be provided with an understanding of the fundamental methods of surgery, surgical planning, training and diagnostics as well as medical imaging. The aim of the module is to generate a grounding knowledge base for the students which allows them understanding the technology and principles applied in a surgical environment. The governing physics and mathematics will be introduced along with their application in a clinical setup. During practical sessions the students will be presented with applications of the taught content.

Core contents includes:

1. Introduction to medical imaging: X-ray: Radiography and X-ray computed tomography, X-ray equipment, windowing, adverse effects; magnetic resonance imaging: spin and resonance, image reconstruction, MRI equipment; ultrasound: basic principles of US imaging, technology; hybrid imaging
2. Introduction to surgical techniques: laparoscopic surgery: instruments and procedure; endoscopy: instruments, procedure, imaging; robotic surgery; cardiovascular surgery: stents, occluder, catheters, equipment, procedures; surgical training and medical phantoms
3. Image guided surgery: registration and navigation of surgical tools; visualisation of tool paths; surgery planning