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.

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