>CYBER-BASED EDUCATION AND DISTANT LEARNING

CD-ROM/DVD BASED EDUCATION

Over the past 6 years, Dr. Rosser has developed the Multimedia Library of Laparoscopic Surgical Technique which is made up of a series of CD-Rom based tutorials for surgeons, nurses, and patients.

Developed by renowned specialists in laparoscopic surgery, these exciting new CD-ROMs give surgeons one-click access to a sophisticated virtual OR that lets you observe and "participate" in today's most frequently performed procedures.

The series engaging interactive design effective incorporates superbly detailed video and still images, 3-D images, and animation sequences as well as clear and succinct audio.

The Surgical Procedure series includes:

• Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair-Transabdominal and Balloon-Assisted Extraperitoneal Approaches
• Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
• Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication
• Laparoscopic Suturing
• Common Bile Duct Exploration

Step into a sophisticated virtual OR...

Using these exciting new program, you can set your own pace as you acquire new laparoscopic skills, refine and adapt your current skills, and learn to make optimal use of both surgical personnel and today's surgical and visualization equipment.  Simply by pointing and clicking, you can benefit from:

• Narrated full-color video detailing each step of the procedure
• Expert commentary on potential pitfalls, technical pointers and tips, and other invaluable first-hand advice
• Extensive video and still images depicting and labeling all pertinent anatomic structures
• Anatomic and technical pitfalls - and how to avoid them
• Reviews of recommended OR setups
• Clear guidelines on indications and contraindications...current statistics on complication rates...up-to-date bibliographies

Handy menu selections let you easily move throughout the program - it's easy to study the material you need to know, at a pace you select!

The Patient Education Series includes:

• Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair - Transabdominal and Balloon-Assisted Extraperitoneal Approaches
• Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
• Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication

Use these programs to enhance your patient education and optimize the quality of your patient's informed consent!

Designed to be used by the patient in the hospital or surgeon's office, this narrated program takes the user through every step of his or her surgery, explaining both the benefits and risks in a thorough, reassuring manner sure to enhance patient comfort and highlight any subject that requires further explanation by the surgeon.

Topics covered include:

• Explanation of patient's condition and why they may have gotten it.
• Why is surgery the best option to treat the condition?
• How can the patient prepare for surgery, and what they can do to help assure a favorable outcome?
• What will happen to the patient in the operating room?
• What will the surgeons do to the patient during the operation?
• What are the potential risks of the operation?
• How long will recovery take, and when can the patient return to work?

Of special note - this program requires no special computer skills.  The narrator prompts the user to click the mouse as each step in completed and understood.  The user can always go back to review, but cannot skip forward.  Each section ends with a brief post-test to assure the patient's comprehension.