Springer Training in Minimal Access Surgery

This book provides a broad overview on training in Minimal Access Surgery, with expert opinions from leaders in the field clarifying the definitions and terminology related to competence and accreditation. It also provides expert advice on how to set up a training unit and explores the role and impact of all types of simulations on training including virtual reality simulation. How to design a competency-based training curriculum in advanced laparoscopic surgery is also explored along with in depth examination of the role of assessment and competency based accreditation. Training in Minimal Access Surgery is a valuable resource for all health care professionals who are involved in training and education in Minimal Access Surgery including trainers and supervisors. There is well established and robust evidence to support the benefits of laparoscopic surgery in terms of better pain control, fewer complications and shorter length of stay with an earlier return to work. Hence, there is now widespread adoption of laparoscopic techniques in many surgical specialties including colorectal and morbid obesity surgery across the world. From the Back Cover This comprehensive book is the perfect training tool for all those involved with training and education in Minimal Access Surgery (MAS). The expert opinions from international leaders in the field give the readers the best advice on how to teach basic and advanced laparoscopic skills across multiple surgical specialities. Training in Minimal Access Surgery provides guidance on how to set up a training unit and how to design a competency-based training curriculum in MAS, including the role and impact of all types of simulations on training. In addition, it gives an overview on how surgeons can become teachers, including psychological, leadership and human factors that underpin a successful trainer in MAS. This useful book offers a structured framework of teaching as well as tools on performance enhancing instructions and feedback. Training in Minimal Access Surgery is a valuable resource for all healthcare professionals involved in training and education in Minimal Access Surgery, including trainers and supervisors. About the Author Nader K Francis MBChB, FRCS, PhD Consultant Colorectal surgeon. With laparoscopic interest, Yeovil District Hospital, UK Honorary, Senior Lecturer Bristol University & Lead Clinician of the South West Surgical Training Network, UK Abe Fingerhut MD, Past Chief of Surgery Centre Hospitalier Intercommunal France Roberto Bergamaschi MD, PhD, Stony Brook Medicine, New York, USA Roger Motson, Colchester Hospital University NHS Foundation Trust, UK