The role of simulation in colon and rectal surgery training

Over the last decade, duty hour regulations imposed on training programs in the “modern era” of surgical training have limited trainee exposure to operations. Due to this, attaining competency based on exposure to operations alone can no longer be assumed. With combined mandated clinic coverage, call, and endoscopic requirements, time has become an even more limited resource for achievement of proficiency, much less mastery, for those pursuing a career in all surgical disciplines—especially colorectal surgery.
Source: Seminars in Colon and Rectal Surgery - Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Source Type: research