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Jens-Uwe Stolzenburg1, Hartwig Schwaibold, Shiv Mohan Bhanot

  • 1Department of Urology, University of Leipzig, Liebigstrasse 20, 04103 Leipzig, Germany. stolj@medizin.uni-leipzig.de

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|October 18, 2005
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A modular training program for endoscopic extraperitoneal radical prostatectomy (EERP) allows surgeons to learn complex laparoscopic procedures. This approach enables faster skill acquisition and successful training for urologists with varied experience levels.

Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Surgical Education
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery

Background:

  • Laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (RP) requires specialized training for urologists.
  • Extending laparoscopic surgery to complex procedures like RP necessitates effective training methods.
  • Current training may not adequately prepare surgeons for complex laparoscopic operations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a modular training scheme for laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (RP).
  • To enable surgeons with varied experience, including those new to open RP, to learn the procedure.
  • To facilitate the extension of laparoscopic surgery to more complex operations.

Main Methods:

  • The endoscopic extraperitoneal RP (EERP) technique was divided into 12 modular steps.

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  • Modules were graded by difficulty (level 1-5) based on requisite skills.
  • A training program involved trainees performing modules matching their skill level under mentor supervision.

    • Main Results:

    • Trainees required 32-43 procedures to achieve competence in the modular training program.
    • Mean operative times for independent trainee procedures ranged from 176-193 minutes.
    • Complication rates included one each of recto-urethral fistula, hemorrhage, lymphocele, and anastomotic leak; transfusion rate was 1.3%.

    Conclusions:

    • The modular concept effectively addresses challenges in teaching complex laparoscopic procedures like EERP.
    • This standardized technique offers a short learning curve and facilitates training in cooperation with high-volume centers.
    • Beginners or surgeons without prior open RP experience can successfully learn EERP using this modular approach.