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What are the Training Gaps for Acquiring Laparoscopic Suturing Skills?

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Advanced laparoscopic suturing is considered a challenging skill to acquire. The aim of this study was to investigate the learning process for advanced laparoscopic suturing in the operating room to understand the obstacles trainees face when trying to master the skill. METHODS: A qualitative methodology using semistructured interviews and field observations was used. Data were analyzed using a Grounded Theory approach. …

Authors

Enani G; Watanabe Y; McKendy KM; Bilgic E; Feldman LS; Fried GM; Vassiliou MC

Journal

Journal of Surgical Education, Vol. 74, No. 4, pp. 656–662

Publisher

Elsevier

Publication Date

July 2017

DOI

10.1016/j.jsurg.2016.12.004

ISSN

1931-7204