ArticleUrology annals
Laparoscopy training status in India and a review of the current resident skill standards.
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contextThe aim was to identify the current training standard of laparoscopy skills among the urology residents.
aimsThis paper presents the residents' subjective perception of their laparoscopy skills and evidence of an objective assessment of their actual skills. SETTINGS AND
designAn online survey was mailed, and completed by urology residents in training. The residents' perception of laparoscopy training received, exposure to laparoscopy procedures, and training facilities were queried. The assessment was done on the skill levels of the residents presenting at an annual training program. SUBJECTS AND
methods103 residents responded to the online survey and 115 residents were assessed at the training program. STATISTICAL ANALYSIS USED: Discrete data were compared using the
resultsAn overwhelming 91% rated their laparoscopy skill as just "satisfactory" or worse, and 60% did not have any training facilities in their department. 66% continue to be "assistants only" in conventional laparoscopy surgeries. Assessment of basic laparoscopy skills in the dry lab revealed 92% of residents having poor laparoscopy skills; similar to the subjective opinion in the survey. Only 6% (
conclusionsBased on the survey, a large number of residents have a poor opinion of their own laparoscopy skills, and the training facilities available to them. The data objectively prove the self-assessment of the residents on their laparoscopy skill level.
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