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Rob F M Bevers¹, Rob C M Pelger

¹Department of Urology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands. r.f.m.bevers@lumc.nl

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Area of Science:

Urology
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Surgical Practice Patterns

Background:

Urologic laparoscopy adoption varies globally.
Understanding national practice patterns is crucial for surgical training and resource allocation.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the adoption and utilization of urologic laparoscopy in the Netherlands.
To establish a baseline for laparoscopic urology practice in 2005.

Main Methods:

A nationwide email survey was distributed to all practicing urologists in the Netherlands.
Response rate was 86.8%, capturing data on laparoscopic procedure performance and future intentions.

Main Results:

In 2005, 25.5% of Dutch urologists performed laparoscopic procedures.
The median annual volume was low at 23 procedures per urologist.
28.5% of urologists not performing laparoscopy planned to start within a year.

Conclusions:

While all types of urologic laparoscopic procedures were performed in the Netherlands in 2005, the overall volume was limited.
The data suggest a potential for increased adoption of laparoscopic techniques in Dutch urology.