The Future of Teaching Surgical Endoscopy

Gastrointestinal surgery, with its emphasis on endoscopy, has renewed interest in teaching surgical endoscopy. The field is rapidly evolving, with innovative techniques emanating from the laboratory to the operating room and endoscopy suite. To ensure that surgeons spearhead the field of endoscopic...

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Published in:Surgical innovation 2006-12, Vol.13 (4), p.280-282
Main Authors: Pearl, Jonathan P., Marks, Jeffrey M.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Education, Medical, Graduate - trends
Endoscopy - education
Gastroenterology - education
Gastroenterology - trends
Humans
Internship and Residency - trends
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Summary:Gastrointestinal surgery, with its emphasis on endoscopy, has renewed interest in teaching surgical endoscopy. The field is rapidly evolving, with innovative techniques emanating from the laboratory to the operating room and endoscopy suite. To ensure that surgeons spearhead the field of endoscopic surgery, a new strategy for teaching surgical endoscopy to residents and practicing surgeons must be developed.
ISSN:1553-3506
1553-3514
DOI:10.1177/1553350606295963