title: Telementoring: the surgical tool of the future.
abstract: With decreased resident experience during training and the constant evolution of new surgical techniques, surgeons are at risk for complications during the early part of the learning curve. Mentorship by experienced surgeons may mitigate these complications. The availability of such advanced telepresence technology makes it logical that this will be used as part of the model to proctor, mentor, and train practicing surgeons. Here, we review the current state of telementoring.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatric Surgery, Akron Children's Hospital, Akron, Ohio, United States.
authors.forename: Todd A
authors.initials: TA
authors.lastname: Ponsky
authors.affiliation: Operations, GlobalcastMD, Cleveland Heights, Ohio, United States.
authors.forename: Marc
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Schwachter
authors.affiliation: Operations, GlobalcastMD, Cleveland Heights, Ohio, United States.
authors.forename: Jennifer
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Parry
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatric Surgery, Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children, Denver, Colorado, United States.
authors.forename: Steven
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Rothenberg
authors.affiliation: Department of Telemedicine and Integrated Care and Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, University Hospital of North Norway, Tromsø, Norway.
authors.forename: Knut Magne
authors.initials: KM
authors.lastname: Augestad
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence; D018961:Educational Technology; D006801:Humans; D020407:Internet; D016365:Liability, Legal; D008611:Mentors; D010372:Pediatrics / Q000193:education; D013043:Specialties, Surgical / Q000193:education*; D013663:Teaching / Q000379:methods*; D017216:Telemedicine