title: Avoiding complications by a hands-on mentor programme.
abstract: The complexity of gynaecologic surgery has increased in recent years, while the duration of residency training has remained fixed with reduced work hours compared with our predecessors. Residents may not be graduating with the advanced surgical skill set required for complex cases, which are now considered standard of care. The ever-changing advancements in the field of gynaecologic surgery warrant the development of training programmes for practicing surgeons to incorporate recent advances and best practices. This can be accomplished through mentorship in training residents as well as the continuing professional development of safe gynaecologic surgeons. This review outlines the process of mentorship to enhance surgical skills, and objective feedback tools for surgeons seeking to improve performance. Mentorship programmes can help surgeons incorporate new technologies in a structured environment, which seeks to decrease the risk of complications for our patients.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Toronto, 123 Edward Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Electronic address: Guylainelefebvre85@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Guylaine G
authors.initials: GG
authors.lastname: Lefebvre
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Toronto, Division of Gynaecologic Surgery and Pelvic Medicine, St. Michael's Hospital, 30 Bond Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5B 1W8, Canada. Electronic address: elishore@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Eliane M
authors.initials: EM
authors.lastname: Shore
mesh_terms: D004502:Education, Medical, Continuing / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D013509:Gynecologic Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000193:education*; D006801:Humans; D007396:Internship and Residency / Q000379:methods; D007431:Intraoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D000071252:Mentoring; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000193:education*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D000066908:Simulation Training
keywords: mentorship; minimally invasive gynaecologic surgery; preceptorship; surgical safety