Research training in urology

Laparoscopy Training Courses in Urology

The history of laparoscopic surgery began with man’s attempts to inspect concealed areas of the body. Early endoscopy from Bozzini’s “lichtleiter” in 1805 to the development of modern cystoscopy by Nitze in the late 1800s helped develop the optical tools required for laparoscopy. The early 1900s saw the birth of laparoscopy with Kelling, a surgeon from Dresden, describing the technique of celio...

[Urology training in Mexico: Residents' perspective].

OBJECTIVE To assess and identify from the resident's perspective the current state of the urology residency training in the surgical, research, affective domain and its working future. MATERIAL AND METHODS We performed an anonymous survey of 98 urology residents during 2014. The survey included 62 questions and assesses the surgical, the clinical research, and the affective domain, and also i...

Urology training: past, present and future.

What's known on the subject? and What does the study add? Dedicated training hours for surgeons are falling as the complexity of techniques and patient expectations are increasing. Urologists therefore need to train in more sophisticated and effective ways. This article looks at past and current urological training and suggests emerging and innovative ways to teach the next generation of urolog...

A Training Module for Laparoscopic Urology

OBJECTIVES A fellowship training model in laparoscopic urological surgery has been established for interested urologists to help them proceed from the pelvic trainer/animal laboratory environment to safe clinical practice. The objective of the model is to provide trainees with clinical experience under direct mentor supervision before embarking on independent laparoscopic urological surgery at ...

Training and mentoring in urology: the 'LAP' generation.