Differences in Exposure to Minimally Invasive Surgery in a Sample of United States Obstetrics and Gynecology Residents

Objective: The objective of this study was to assess the exposure minimally invasive gynecologic surgery (MIGS) techniques among senior (third and fourth year) Obstetrics Gynecology residents in United States. Methods: We conducted an online cross-sectional survey who completed a 19-item questionnaire regarding their laparoscopic robotic cases access simulation. performed comparison these residents, grouped based on four geographical regions Results: Senior average, 4.0 MIGS (standard deviation (SD) ±2.5), 1.0 two-handed laparoscopy (SD ±1.0), 1.5 ±1.5) per week. challenging skills such as extracorporeal intracorporeal suturing laparoendoscopic single site (LESS) week minimal did not vary across nation (p=0.99, p=0.06, p=0.52, respectively). Access dual consoles increased number (p=0.01). While all had equal box trainers (p=0.81) simulators (p=0.22), southern region less (p=0.04). Conclusion: by differ nationwide. However, advanced aspects endoscopy training minimal. presence fellowship or type teaching environment alter residents. Residents greater with consoles.