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[Research and surgery. French experiences].

Michel Huguier¹

¹Hôpital Tenon, 4 rue de la Chine--75020 Paris.

Bulletin De L'Academie Nationale De Medecine

|September 17, 2004

Summary

French surgical research associations have boosted international clinical trial contributions. France ranks second in Europe for published randomized trials, supported by dedicated surgical science training programs.

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Area of Science:

Surgical research
Clinical trials
Basic science training

Context:

Multicenter randomized studies are crucial in surgical research.
French surgical research associations, established in the 1980s, have significantly increased France's international clinical research participation.
A 10-year audit shows France as the second-leading European country in published randomized trials.

Purpose:

To highlight the growth and impact of French contributions to international surgical research.
To detail the role of specific educational initiatives in fostering basic surgical science research.
To assess the outcomes of a dedicated surgical science diploma program.

Summary:

French surgical research has seen substantial growth, particularly in international multicenter randomized trials.
The establishment of surgical research associations has been a key driver of this progress.
A specialized diploma program (Diplôme d'études approfondies de sciences chirurgicales) provides young surgeons with essential laboratory research training.
This program has successfully trained 611 students between 1986 and 2001, with some pursuing PhDs.

Impact:

France is a leading European nation in publishing surgical randomized trials.
The initiative has fostered a new generation of surgically trained researchers.
Enhanced training opportunities have stimulated basic research within the surgical field.

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