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Program Description
In minimally invasive surgery, surgeons operate through tiny incisions. Tubes are inserted into the incisions and tiny instruments, such as video cameras and cutting tools, are slipped through them. The instruments allow the surgeons to perform operations with minimal injury to the body. The result for patients is more rapid recovery and a faster return to normal living. Many of these procedures may be performed on an outpatient basis or require only a one-day stay.
The one-year GI/Minimally Invasive Surgery Fellowship program at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville provides the general surgeon with additional training and management of gastrointestinal, endocrine, colorectal and obesity surgery using minimally invasive approaches.
During this fellowship, you will utilize laparoscopic and video-guided techniques including flexible endoscopy in the care of the GI and general surgery patient. This training program includes both clinical experience and research. Our goal is to prepare you as a leader in the field of minimally invasive and GI surgery.
Accreditation
While this training program is a non-ACGME accredited one-year program, it will be accredited through the Fellowship Council. Formal Fellowship Council accreditation will be sought early in the 2007-08 academic year.
Program History
The GI/Minimally Invasive Surgery Fellowship began in 2006 and will accept its first trainee to begin the program in 2007. It is anticipated that one fellow will complete this fellowship annually.
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