title: The National Training Programme for Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery in England: a new training paradigm.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The National Training Programme in laparoscopic colorectal surgery was set up in 2008 to introduce laparoscopic colorectal surgery nationwide in a safe and structured way.
  
  
  METHODS
  Over 150 consultant surgeons were enrolled; they received regular and supervised hands on training, and the operative outcome and the structured sign-off process were monitored continuously.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Over 1000 training cases have been recorded with clinical outcomes comparable to established experts; 1/3 elective colorectal resections in England are performed laparoscopically.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  This successful and novel training model may be a training paradigm for other surgical and interventional specialities.
authors.affiliation: National Clinical Lead, Derriford Hospital, Plymouth, UK.
authors.forename: M G
authors.initials: MG
authors.lastname: Coleman
authors.forename: G B
authors.initials: GB
authors.lastname: Hanna
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Kennedy
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence; D003107:Colorectal Surgery / Q000193:education*; D004502:Education, Medical, Continuing / Q000379:methods* / Q000458:organization & administration; D004521:Educational Measurement / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000193:education*; D059032:Learning Curve; D006113:United Kingdom