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What are the Training Gaps for Acquiring Laparoscopic Suturing Skills?
Ghada Enani1, Yusuke Watanabe1, Katherine M McKendy1
1Steinberg-Bernstein Centre for Minimally Invasive Surgery and Innovation, Department of Surgery, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Journal of Surgical Education
|April 8, 2017
Summary
Acquiring advanced laparoscopic suturing skills is difficult for surgical residents. The study identified key obstacles including training misalignment and lack of feedback, highlighting unmet needs in surgical education.
Area of Science:
- Surgical Education
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
Background:
- Advanced laparoscopic suturing is a complex skill for surgical trainees.
- Understanding trainee challenges is crucial for improving surgical education.
Purpose of the Study:
- Investigate the learning curve for advanced laparoscopic suturing.
- Identify obstacles faced by residents in mastering this skill.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative methodology employing semistructured interviews and field observations.
- Grounded Theory approach for data analysis.
- Involved general surgery residents and experienced minimally invasive surgery (MIS) surgeons.
Main Results:
- Six themes emerged regarding skill acquisition: complexity, training misalignment, variable opportunities, inconsistent techniques, insufficient feedback, and differing expectations.
- Data from 10 MIS surgeons and 15 residents, including 27 hours of observation across 9 operations.
Conclusions:
- Current training for advanced laparoscopic skills is inadequate.
- Enhanced coaching and advanced simulation models are needed.
- Integration of advanced laparoscopic skills into surgical simulation curricula is recommended.