BACKGROUND: The past 2 decades have seen a rapid integration of minimally invasive
surgery (MIS) to pediatric surgical practice. This study endeavored to delineate the current …

Objective To demonstrate the feasibility of longitudinal mentoring and telementoring of
community surgeons in laparoscopic colon surgery. Methods A mentoring protocol was …

Background Implementation of laparoscopy into residency training is difficult. This study was
conducted to assess the current state of implementation of laparoscopic surgery into …

OBJECTIVE:: The European Society of Uro-Technology (ESUT) conducted a survey in order
to assess the application of laparoscopy and the facilitation of training programs within …

Introduction: There are few opportunities for mentorship of practicing surgeons and no
evidence to guide the design of such programs. This study explored outcomes and barriers …

Methods A questionnaire was addressed to consenting patients (guardians for patients
under 18) with complete medical records who underwent laparoscopy at the Douala …

Background Surgical educators have responded to the demand for increased skills in
minimally invasive surgery by offering short technique-focused workshops at academic …

Accepted for publication 20 January 2011 learn laparoscopic skills under mentored
guidance and supervision before completing laparoscopic surgery at their base hospitals …

BACKGROUND: The rates of laparoscopic colectomy for colon cancer have steadily
increased since its inception. Laparoscopic colectomy currently accounts for a third of …

Introduction: To explore the relationship between self‐directed learning (SDL) needs,
patterns, barriers, and outcomes among nonacademic general surgeons. Methods …