National survey of surgeons' attitude to laparoscopic surgical training in SA
| dc.contributor.author | Apostolou, C | |
| dc.contributor.author | Panieri, E | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2018-09-11T08:44:03Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2018-09-11T08:44:03Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2004 | |
| dc.date.updated | 2016-01-15T08:56:34Z | |
| dc.description.abstract | Aim. Laparoscopic surgery forms an integral component of modern surgical practice. The perception exists that laparoscopic training in South Africa has been unplanned and under-resourced. This study set out to assess the opinions of surgeons and surgical trainees with regard to the various facets of laparoscopic surgical training. Methods. A national survey was conducted, using a questionnaire distributed to surgical staff of all academic surgical centres. Multiple variables were assessed, predominantly using the following numerical scoring system: 5 – strongly agree; 4 – agree; 3 – neutral; 2 – disagree; 1 – strongly disagree. Results. There were 122 respondents: 77 trainees and 45 consultants. The majority strongly agreed that laparoscopic training is essential for local surgical registrars. Current laparoscopic training was assessed as being average. Cholecystectomy, diagnostic laparoscopy, antireflux surgery and appendicectomy were the laparoscopic procedures deemed most important in training. The average number of laparoscopic cholecystectomies respondents thought were required for competency was 24. The major hurdle to training was lack of equipment and equipment shortages, and the majority felt that laparoscopic skills facilities and laparoscopy seminars would optimally augment training. Conclusion. Surgeons and trainees in academic units recognise the importance of laparoscopic training, but feel that it is currently not optimal. Consensus exists on appropriate procedures and what the hurdles are to training in our context. This knowledge can be applied to improve laparoscopic surgical training in South Africa. | |
| dc.identifier.apacitation | Apostolou, C., & Panieri, E. (2004). National survey of surgeons' attitude to laparoscopic surgical training in SA. <i>South African Journal of Surgery</i>, http://hdl.handle.net/11427/28459 | en_ZA |
| dc.identifier.chicagocitation | Apostolou, C, and E Panieri "National survey of surgeons' attitude to laparoscopic surgical training in SA." <i>South African Journal of Surgery</i> (2004) http://hdl.handle.net/11427/28459 | en_ZA |
| dc.identifier.citation | Apostolou, C., & Panieri, E. (2009). National survey of surgeons'attitudes to laparoscopic surgical training in South Africa. South African Journal of Surgery, 45(3), 86-91. | |
| dc.identifier.ris | TY - AU - Apostolou, C AU - Panieri, E AB - Aim. Laparoscopic surgery forms an integral component of modern surgical practice. The perception exists that laparoscopic training in South Africa has been unplanned and under-resourced. This study set out to assess the opinions of surgeons and surgical trainees with regard to the various facets of laparoscopic surgical training. Methods. A national survey was conducted, using a questionnaire distributed to surgical staff of all academic surgical centres. Multiple variables were assessed, predominantly using the following numerical scoring system: 5 – strongly agree; 4 – agree; 3 – neutral; 2 – disagree; 1 – strongly disagree. Results. There were 122 respondents: 77 trainees and 45 consultants. The majority strongly agreed that laparoscopic training is essential for local surgical registrars. Current laparoscopic training was assessed as being average. Cholecystectomy, diagnostic laparoscopy, antireflux surgery and appendicectomy were the laparoscopic procedures deemed most important in training. The average number of laparoscopic cholecystectomies respondents thought were required for competency was 24. The major hurdle to training was lack of equipment and equipment shortages, and the majority felt that laparoscopic skills facilities and laparoscopy seminars would optimally augment training. Conclusion. Surgeons and trainees in academic units recognise the importance of laparoscopic training, but feel that it is currently not optimal. Consensus exists on appropriate procedures and what the hurdles are to training in our context. This knowledge can be applied to improve laparoscopic surgical training in South Africa. DA - 2004 DB - OpenUCT DP - University of Cape Town J1 - South African Journal of Surgery LK - https://open.uct.ac.za PB - University of Cape Town PY - 2004 T1 - National survey of surgeons' attitude to laparoscopic surgical training in SA TI - National survey of surgeons' attitude to laparoscopic surgical training in SA UR - http://hdl.handle.net/11427/28459 ER - | en_ZA |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/11427/28459 | |
| dc.identifier.vancouvercitation | Apostolou C, Panieri E. National survey of surgeons' attitude to laparoscopic surgical training in SA. South African Journal of Surgery. 2004; http://hdl.handle.net/11427/28459. | en_ZA |
| dc.language.iso | eng | |
| dc.publisher.department | Department of Surgery | en_ZA |
| dc.publisher.faculty | Faculty of Health Sciences | en_ZA |
| dc.publisher.institution | University of Cape Town | |
| dc.source | South African Journal of Surgery | |
| dc.source.uri | http://sajs.redbricklibrary.com/index.php/sajs/index | |
| dc.title | National survey of surgeons' attitude to laparoscopic surgical training in SA | |
| dc.type | Journal Article | |
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