Nested EPA: Bowel Anastomosis
- Bowel Anastomosis: Hand-sewn or stapled bowel anastomosis.
- Hand- Sewn: Able to set up hand sewn anastomosis with stay sutures and positioning of the bowel. Able to correctly select suture type and perform 1-2 layer closure (Connell, Gambee, Lembert).
- Stapled: Able to set up anastomosis with stay sutures and positioning of the bowel. Understands and selects appropriate stapler type and size. Closes enterotomies with stapler or sutures.