Craft workshops in surgery

Abstract

Success depends upon attention to detail.Joseph Lister.

The impact of laparoscopic bariatric workshops on the practice patterns of surgeons

“…The workshop concept introduced in 1977 is one such method for teaching practicing surgeons new techniques, and it has gained in importance [2]. The initial concerns over adequacy of training grew after reports of severe complications after the rapid and widespread adoption of laparoscopic cholecystectomy [10,19,21,23,24].…”

Improving Continuing Medical Education for Surgical Techniques: Applying the Lessons Learned in the First Decade of Minimal Access Surgery

“…23 The MAS movement has helped to focus attention on surgical technical training, perhaps because these procedures differed so significantly from the existing techniques. Several studies have examined training methods for teaching the new skills associated with the MAS approach.…”

The learning curve on the Xitact LS 500 laparoscopy simulator: profiles of performance

“…Improvement in the performance of surgery depends, in fact, on practicing surgery [2]. Tight operating room schedules, shortened training curriculum for residents and medicolegal issues have led surgical educators to question whether the operating theater should be the primary teaching environment for the initial acquisition of surgical skill [8,17].…”