Operative Review Conference: A Framework for Surgical Trainee Operative Video Review Centered on Entrustable...

Area of Science:

• Surgical Education
• Medical Simulation
• Minimally Invasive Surgery

Background:

• General surgery residents require robust training in laparoscopic and robotic procedures.
• Current training methods may benefit from structured, video-based feedback and assessment.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe a video-based curriculum for surgical residents.
• Focus on laparoscopic and robotic surgery training.
• Integrate preoperative, operative, and postoperative learning.

Main Methods:

• Ongoing, weekly 1-hour educational conference.
• Focus on entrustable professional activities and operative video review.
• Utilized at a tertiary care Veterans Affairs hospital.

Main Results:

• Successful implementation of a weekly operative review conference.
• Provided a platform for surgical training and skill development.

Conclusions:

• A standardized, recurrent video-based conference is effective for surgical skill development.
• Combines objective assessment with reflective learning.
• Enhances operative readiness and reinforces best practices.