MEDICAL SURGICAL BIOTECHNOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGIES - The new technologies of head and neck surgery

Degree course: 
Corso di First cycle degree in BIOTECHNOLOGY
Academic year when starting the degree: 
2016/2017
Year: 
3
Academic year in which the course will be held: 
2018/2019
Course type: 
Supplementary compulsory subjects
Credits: 
2
Period: 
First Semester
Standard lectures hours: 
16
Detail of lecture’s hours: 
Lesson (16 hours)
Requirements: 

Basic knowledge of human anatomy and physiology

Assessment: 
Voto Finale

To acquire knowledge of the actual state of the art concerning techniques and technologies applied to orthopaedic and trauma, ENT and plastic-reconstructive surgeries.

Biotechnologies and surgical techniques applied to plastic and reconstructive surgery: basic techniques, physiopathology and degenerative, traumatic, neoplastic, malformative pathology; hand, post-bariatric and aesthetic surgery.
ENT surgery: Multimedia integrated OR and 2D, 3D, HD endoscopes; neuronavigation systems, robotic surgery; facial bones reconstruction.
Orthopedic and trauma surgery: Joint resurfacing (Hip, Knee, Shoulder, etc.), Osteosynthesis focusing on devices, materials, techniques and biomechanics. Physiology of bone healing and bone grafts strategies. Biomaterials in orthopedics. Elements of guided, navigated and robotic surgeries.

Complimentary multimedial notes will be distributed during lessons