Open AccessTraining for laparoscopic colorectal surgery creating an appropriate porcine model and curriculum for training
Author(s) -
Tehemton E. Udwadia
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of minimal access surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 0972-9941
pISSN - 1998-3921
DOI - 10.4103/jmas.jmas_86_20
Subject(s) - medicine , mentorship , colorectal surgery , curriculum , general surgery , abdomen , laparoscopic surgery , laparoscopy , learning curve , surgery , medical physics , medical education , abdominal surgery , computer science , psychology , pedagogy , operating system
Laparoscopic colorectal surgery (LCRS) was first described in 1991, and its safety, efficacy and patient benefit were adequately documented in literature. However, its penetration and acceptability is poor in most countries, due to its long learning curve and lack of surgeons training and confidence. A Minimal Access Surgery (MAS) Training Center in Mumbai has over the last 7 years trained more than 8000 surgeons in various MAS specialities. The centre has initiated courses for LCRS training.