Despite the complexities of minimally invasive surgery (MIS), a Canadian approach to
training surgeons in this field does not exist. Whereas a limited number of surgeons are …

Background: The purpose of this study was to assess the state of surgical training in
minimally invasive surgery (MIS) within Canadian academic surgical departments. Methods …

Aware of the trends in surgery and of public demand, many residents completing a 5-year
training program seek fellowships in minimally invasive surgery (MIS) because of …

Introduction: Since there was no accrediting body for minimally invasive surgery fellowships,
this investigation was performed to characterize minimally invasive surgery fellowships …

Background This study investigates the feasibility of performing advanced minimally
invasive surgery (MIS) in a nonspecialized practice environment. Methods We conducted a …

In the late 1980s, minimally invasive surgery experienced unprecedented growth. Centers
appeared worldwide, providing a variety of training opportunities and laboratory …

Aim: We aimed to understand how changes in surgical techniques are transferred into
surgical practice. We hypothesized that the integration of minimally invasive surgery (MIS) …

Patient preference has driven the adoption of minimally invasive surgery (MIS) techniques
and altered surgical practice. MIS training in surgical residency programs must teach new …

Methods A questionnaire was mailed to 390 general surgeons in Ontario. It addressed the
surgeon's practice demographics, performance of both basic and advanced MIS procedures …

BACKGROUND: The field of postgraduate minimally invasive surgery/gastrointestinal
surgery (MIS/GIS) training has undergone substantial growth and change. To determine …