The Viking Surgeons
We are an association of Remote and Rural Surgeons working in Rural General Hospitals in Highlands and Islands of Scotland, rural areas of N Ireland, Isle of Man and Iceland.
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Membership has also included surgeons from the Faroes and coastal areas of England in the past and is open to Remote and Rural surgeons in any geographical location that the Vikings reached!
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Some of the things we do (in addition to General Surgery.........)
Orthopaedic TraumaFracture manipulation under anesthetic, reduction of dislocations, K-wiring, internal fixation of common fractures, hip fracture surgery.
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UrologyFrom flexible cystoscopy and transrectal ultrasound and biopsy of prostate, through rigid cystoscopy and optical urethrotomy, to transurethral bladder tumour resection and prostatectomy
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Stabilization and TransferPatients with multiple injuries from remote locations, boats or oil rigs may undergo initial stabilization before transfer to a designated trauma unit
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Annual ConferenceUsually at one of the Rural General Hospital Locations
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ArchiveThe Viking Surgeons have met annually since 1973
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TrainingI am training in Surgery. How do I become a Remote and Rural Surgeon?
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