Practicals · Neurosurgery · Elective cases
Ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt
- Type
- Procedure
- Curriculum level
- 1st year under supervision; independent (supervised)
- Also called
- VP shunt, shunt surgery for hydrocephalus
Videos and resources
- VideoHydrocephalus shunt video by Dr. Cal Shipley, M.D.3:25
- VideoDemonstration of Shunt Placement Using StealthStation® EM Navigation2:29
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Where the curriculum asks for it
“VP shunt (under supervision)” ( NBEMS DrNB curriculum, page 9)
“VP shunt (under supervision)” ( NBEMS DrNB direct 6-year curriculum, page 10)
“Elective cases: VP shunt, Gliomas” ( NBEMS DrNB curriculum, page 10)
“Surgery for congenital malformation like Hydrocephalus” ( NBEMS DrNB direct 6-year curriculum, page 12)