Teaching laparoscopic techniques: the Surgical School of Paris experience.
OBJECTIVE
Present and analyze the implementation of laparoscopic teaching program at the Surgical School of Paris, introduced in 2008.


METHODS
Evaluation of the technical capacities of 43 students in six basic tests after four, one and a half hour training sessions with a pelvic-trainer.


RESULTS
The time necessary to perform an intracorporeal knot improved significantly by 56% after four sessions. Overall, 89% of students progressed and mastered the basic skills. Asked about their formation, 74% of the students thought their training in laparoscopy was insufficient.


CONCLUSIONS
The pelvic-trainer is an accessible and reliable tool for training of young residents in laparoscopy. Use of the pelvic-trainer must be promoted among young residents during their training.
École de chirurgie de Paris, 7, rue du Fer-à-Moulin, 75221 Paris cedex 05, France. ambroise.salin@gmail.com
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D002983:Clinical Competence; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000193:education* / Q000379:methods; D010297:Paris