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  • Urology
  • Surgical Education
  • Medical Simulation

Background:

  • The landscape of surgical training is rapidly evolving.
  • Objective assessment and skill acquisition are critical for trainee development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent innovations in urologic surgical training over the last five years.
  • To identify advancements in skill assessment and simulation modalities.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of innovations in urologic surgical training.
  • Analysis of new assessment tools and simulation technologies.
  • Examination of the role of non-technical skills and video review.

Main Results:

  • Development of objective surgical skill assessment tools and structured feedback mechanisms.
  • Utilization of diverse simulation modalities including virtual/augmented reality, dry-lab, animal, and cadaver models.
  • Advancements in 3D printing for realistic dry-lab models and increased focus on non-technical skills.
  • Demonstrated efficacy of structured surgical video review for skill enhancement in trainees and surgeons.

Conclusions:

  • Significant advancements have occurred in urologic surgical training methods and technologies.
  • Despite innovations, a comprehensive, standardized training program addressing both technical and non-technical skills is still lacking.