AIM: The National Training Programme in laparoscopic colorectal surgery was set up in 2008 to introduce laparoscopic colorectal surgery nationwide in a safe and structured way. METHOD: Over 150 consultant surgeons were enrolled; they received regular and supervised hands on training, and the operative outcome and the structured sign-off process were monitored continuously. RESULTS: Over 1000 training cases have been recorded with clinical outcomes comparable to established experts; 1/3 elective colorectal resections in England are performed laparoscopically. CONCLUSION: This successful and novel training model may be a training paradigm for other surgical and interventional specialities.
AIM: The National Training Programme in laparoscopic colorectal surgery was set up in 2008 to introduce laparoscopic colorectal surgery nationwide in a safe and structured way. METHOD: Over 150 consultant surgeons were enrolled; they received regular and supervised hands on training, and the operative outcome and the structured sign-off process were monitored continuously. RESULTS: Over 1000 training cases have been recorded with clinical outcomes comparable to established experts; 1/3 elective colorectal resections in England are performed laparoscopically. CONCLUSION: This successful and novel training model may be a training paradigm for other surgical and interventional specialities.
Authors: Melody Ni; Hugh Mackenzie; Adam Widdison; John T Jenkins; Steve Mansfield; Tony Dixon; Dominic Slade; Mark G Coleman; George B Hanna Journal: Surg Endosc Date: 2015-06-23 Impact factor: 4.584
Authors: Susannah M Wyles; Danilo Miskovic; Zhifang Ni; Ara W Darzi; Roland M Valori; Mark G Coleman; George B Hanna Journal: Surg Endosc Date: 2015-06-24 Impact factor: 4.584