The ESSO core curriculum committee update on surgical oncology

Hage, Jos A. van der; Sandrucci, Sergio; Audisio, Riccardo A.; Wyld, Lynda; Søreide, Kjetil; contributors, Esso core curriculum; Amaral, Teresa; Bahadoer, Viren; Beets, Geerard L.; Benstead, Kim; Nilsen, Elisabeth Berge; Bol, Kalijn F.; Brandl, Andreas; Braun, Jerry; Čufer, Tanja; Dopazo, Cristina; Edhemović, Ibrahim; Eriksen, Jesper Grau; Fiore, Marco; Ginhoven, Tessa van; González-Moreno, Santiago; Hutteman, Merlijn; Masannat, Yazan; Onesti, Concetta Elisa; Rau, Beate; Reijke, Theo de; Rubio, Isabel T.; Ruurda, Jelle P.; Stättner, Stefan; Trapani, Dario; D’Ugo, Domenico; Vriens, Menno R.; Eriksson, Ane Gerda Zahl

doi:10.1016/j.ejso.2021.10.003

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“…7 Moreover, the objectives are aligned with existing international standards for PSM learning as stratified by relevant disease sites in the European Society of Surgical Oncology (ESSO) curriculum. 20 These objectives were translated closely to clinically applicable domains across institutions by incorporating guidelines and rotation guides collated through the PSM consortium.…”

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Teaching Uncommon Diseases in Surgery: Conceptual Framework for the Development of a Peritoneal Surface Malignancy Curriculum

Godley,

Bansal,

et al. 2024

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Background: There is a critical need for contemporary education to address peritoneal surface malignancies (PSM). This study delineates the development of an online PSM curriculum for surgical trainees, in conjunction with a national consortium. Methods: A needs assessment survey was administered to attending surgical oncologists and trainees within the consortium, with a focus on current educational practices and preferences for PSM training. The identified focus areas informed the formulation of specific learning objectives and content. Results: The survey was completed by of 86/171 (48.5%) attending surgical oncologists in the group and 70 surgical trainees (56 residents and 14 fellows) from 31 unique institutions. Attending surgical oncologists emphasized trainee familiarity with general PSM principles and peritoneal metastases from lower gastrointestinal and gastric cancers when compared to gynecologic cancers and uncommon primaries (p < 0.001). Attending expectations increased incrementally with the trainee level in the knowledge and patient care domains. Attendings and trainees identified didactics and textbooks as primary modes of learning, although trainees reported using mobile learning tools more frequently. Disease site-specific educational content aligned with learning objectives was uploaded to a previously piloted online learning management system. Clinical management pathways and rotation guides were integrated to enhance the clinical applicability and consistency. Conclusions: Designing a PSM curriculum tailored to the educational needs of both attendants and trainees is feasible by using established pedagogical methods. This study provides a framework for teaching about complex diseases with limited educational literature.

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confidence: 99%

Teaching Uncommon Diseases in Surgery: Conceptual Framework for the Development of a Peritoneal Surface Malignancy Curriculum

Godley,

Bansal,

et al. 2024

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“…The ESSO Core Curriculum, since its conception in 2013 by ESSO, the European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO), and the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO), has served as a guidance document for surgical oncologists to obtain the level of knowledge needed both for surgical oncology practice but also for the European Board of Surgery Qualification (EBSQ) in surgical oncology. In October 2021, an update on ESSO Core Curriculum was published [ 124 ], with the aim to give the candidate an idea of expectations and areas for in-depth study, in addition to the practical requirements to “ permit flexibility to suit the needs of the different regions of the world with their inherently diverse sociocultural, financial and cultural differences ”—Audisio R. In this way, the paradox of having a particular hospital accredited to perform several complex procedures without having qualified accredited surgeons can be avoided. It is time to shift from the pursuit of high-volume to high-quality centers.…”

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Current Trends in Volume and Surgical Outcomes in Gastric Cancer

Marano

Verre

Carbone

et al. 2023

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Gastric cancer is ranked as the fifth most frequently diagnosed type of cancer. Complete resection with adequate lymphadenectomy represents the goal of treatment with curative intent. Quality assurance is a crucial factor in the evaluation of oncological surgical care, and centralization of healthcare in referral hospitals has been proposed in several countries. However, an international agreement about the setting of “high-volume hospitals” as well as “minimum volume standards” has not yet been clearly established. Despite the clear postoperative mortality benefits that have been described for gastric cancer surgery conducted by high-volume surgeons in high-volume hospitals, many authors have highlighted the limitations of a non-composite variable to define the ideal postoperative period. The textbook outcome represents a multidimensional measure assessing the quality of care for cancer patients. Transparent and easily available hospital data will increase patients’ awareness, providing suitable elements for a more informed hospital choice.

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