Development of a computer based training program for liver transplantation.

The existence and future of every scientific area is directly and indirectly dependent on advanced education in that area and the quality of the work performed. Our aim in developing this program was to improve advanced education in liver transplant surgery and to ensure the quality of the work performed by every surgeon operating in this field. We developed a module that contains extensive information on the pathogenesis, symptoms, diagnosis, X-rays and treatment plans as well as operation-videos and case studies on the most common aspects in liver transplantation. This "teachware" is now on CD-ROM and can be installed on every personal computer without special computer knowledge. The expansion and updating of the material is technically facilitated with the help of an authoring tool.