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Erschienen in: Current Urology Reports 4/2021

01.04.2021 | Surgery (M Desai, Section Editor)

Innovations in Urologic Surgical Training

verfasst von: Runzhuo Ma, Sharath Reddy, Erik B. Vanstrum, Andrew J. Hung

Erschienen in: Current Urology Reports | Ausgabe 4/2021

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Abstract

Purpose of Review

This review aims to summarize innovations in urologic surgical training in the past 5 years.

Recent Findings

Many assessment tools have been developed to objectively evaluate surgical skills and provide structured feedback to urologic trainees. A variety of simulation modalities (i.e., virtual/augmented reality, dry-lab, animal, and cadaver) have been utilized to facilitate the acquisition of surgical skills outside the high-stakes operating room environment. Three-dimensional printing has been used to create high-fidelity, immersive dry-lab models at a reasonable cost. Non-technical skills such as teamwork and decision-making have gained more attention. Structured surgical video review has been shown to improve surgical skills not only for trainees but also for qualified surgeons.

Summary

Research and development in urologic surgical training has been active in the past 5 years. Despite these advances, there is still an unfulfilled need for a standardized surgical training program covering both technical and non-technical skills.
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Metadaten
Titel
Innovations in Urologic Surgical Training
verfasst von
Runzhuo Ma
Sharath Reddy
Erik B. Vanstrum
Andrew J. Hung
Publikationsdatum
01.04.2021
Verlag
Springer US
Erschienen in
Current Urology Reports / Ausgabe 4/2021
Print ISSN: 1527-2737
Elektronische ISSN: 1534-6285
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11934-021-01043-z

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