MicroSuturing
MicroSuturing Workshop
Microsurgery Basic Suturing Skills Course
Instructor: Dr. Diala Burjak, MD
Hand Surgery Research Fellow, Mount Sinai/Elmhurst Hospital, New York
Founder of Live Your Dream (LYD) Suturing Workshops
Course Overview
Join Dr. Diala Burjak for a 3-hour intensive hands-on course designed to equip beginners with essential microsurgery suturing skills. This course is tailored for students in low-resource settings who aspire to develop precision, dexterity, and confidence in microsurgical techniques.
Course Highlights
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Structured progression through 6 hands-on exercises
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Use of 10-0 sutures under surgical loupes
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Integration of smartphone-based exoscope simulators
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Small class size: Limited to 3 participants per session for personalized, focused instruction
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, participants will:
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Gain proficiency in handling microsurgical instruments
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Perform basic microsuturing techniques and microvascular anastomosis
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Build confidence, depth perception, and precision in a microsurgical environment
Course Schedule
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Dates: June 21 – 27
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Daily Sessions: 4 sessions per day
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Duration: 3 hours per session
Registration
Seats are extremely limited to ensure quality training. Early registration is highly recommended.
