Structured Ultrasonography Workshop for Breast Surgeons: Is It An Effective Training Tool?

Abstract

Structured workshops are effective for training surgeons in US application and USGBB and should be considered as part of standardized training guidelines and credentialing. Theory and practical components demonstrated similar efficacy and should be considered integral components in training programs. Formal training decreases complication rates, especially among the inexperienced.

Ultrasound-Guided Breast Biopsy for Surgical Residents: Evaluation of a Phantom Model

“…13 Formal ultrasound curriculum for surgical residents should include didactic sessions or instructional videos/modules, as well as hands-on instruction by faculty for training on phantom models. 2,9,13 The phantom breast is a realistic and valuable teaching model for teaching residents breast ultrasound. Our pork roast model is inexpensive and may be used repeatedly if frozen between usages.…”

“…Structured programs for accreditation in ultrasound have already been recognized by the American College of Surgeons, American Society of Breast Surgeons, and the Royal Australian College of Surgeons. 2 These programs require documented continuing medical education credits as well as postgraduate experience with breast ultrasound and ultrasound-guided procedures before credentialing. 3 Similar curricula may play a valuable role when implemented into residency training so that graduating surgeons can employ ultrasound techniques in their clinics.…”

“…1 By implementing ultrasound into their practice, surgeons can reliably assess breast lesions in the office and avoid the inconvenience of sending their patients to multiple service providers. 2 Training for breast ultrasound is therefore fundamental for any surgeon planning to offer breast surgery as part of their repertoire. Structured programs for accreditation in ultrasound have already been recognized by the American College of Surgeons, American Society of Breast Surgeons, and the Royal Australian College of Surgeons.…”

Surgeon-performed Ultrasound-guided Needle Biopsy of the Thyroid: A Safe and Effective Diagnostic Procedure

“…Attendance in structure workshops has been shown to improve operator confidence and skills and minimize complications. 30,31 Furthermore, structured workshops should form part of the curriculum for training accreditation and recredentialing which is vital in maintaining performance standards in thyroid US-FNAB.…”

Is it time to include point-of-care ultrasound in general surgery training? A review to stimulate discussion

“…Literature on US training for Australian general surgery trainees is scant, though 56% improvement in US technique was reported from Australian surgeons with only moderate pre‐course POCUS experience participating in Breast US for Surgeons courses . In the USA, 96% of general surgery training programs currently teach US in some guise, the majority FAST related .…”