Defining the key skills required to perform advanced laparoscopic procedures: a qualitative descriptive study

BackgroundSimulation is widely used to teach and assess fundamental laparoscopic skills; however, program directors have reported that current simulation programs do not meet the needs for trainees and surgeons learning advanced laparoscopic procedures (ALP). The purpose of our study was to identify the key skills required to perform ALP, to serve as the basis to establish an advanced laparoscopic skills training program.MethodsSemi-structured …