Visceral and Digestive Surgery

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Program Overview

**Duration:** 5 years (Residency) 

**Content:** 

- Comprehensive training in abdominal, digestive, endocrine, and emergency surgery. 

- Mastered techniques: open, laparoscopic, robotic, and interventional endoscopy surgery. 

- Special modules: digestive oncology, bariatric surgery, abdominal trauma management. 

- Mandatory internships in: 

 - Operating rooms (Batna CHU and partner hospitals) 

 - Surgical emergency departments 

 - Postoperative intensive care units 

 - Optional rotations in hepatobiliary or thoracic surgery 

 

**Requirements:** 

- On-call duties (minimum 4/month) for digestive and trauma emergencies. 

- Participation in multidisciplinary meetings (radiology, oncology, gastroenterology).  

Teaching Language : French

Curriculum Highlights

Core Courses

✅ **Modern Facilities:** 

- Advanced laparoscopic surgery equipment at Batna CHU. 

- Partnership with oncology center for complex tumor resections. 

 

✅ **Emergency & Trauma:** 

- Hands-on experience in abdominal trauma (high-risk road network in Aurès region).  

Advanced Topics

🔬 **Research:** 

- Projects in minimally invasive surgery and enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS). 

- Epidemiological studies on colorectal cancers (common in the region).  

Admissions Information

**Requirements:** 

- Medical degree (MD or equivalent) recognized by Algeria. 

- Equivalence approval from the Ministry of Higher Education. 

 

**Procedure:** 

- Application via **Study in Algeria** platform. 

- Selection based on academic records + technical interview. 

 

**Language:** 

- Teaching in **French** (minimum B2 level required). 

- Medical Arabic courses recommended for patient interaction.  

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