Transfer of skills from the experimental model to the patients

Abstract

Laparoscopy is a major part of urologists' daily practice. It is becoming more and more popular and interest in it is increasing, as is the number of urologists attracted by it. Patients also frequently demand a treatment through a laparoscopic approach. Nevertheless, laparoscopy is a physically and technically demanding surgery. It has been proven that it has a long learning curve with a high complication rate at the beginning. Thus, there is need for a training program that can effectively reduce its time of apprenticeship. The learning path is a multistep process that involves several phases. The pelvic trainer is the first step of this path that is made with increasing difficulty. Gradually and gently the trainee faces up to different levels under the guidance of a mentor. At the end of training, trainees should be able to perform every procedure, both easy and difficult ones, by themselves.