BookNader Francis, Abe Fingerhut, Roberto Bergamaschi, Roger Motson, editors.
Contents:
1. Learning environment and setting up a training unit in Minimal Access Surgery
2. Training curriculum in Minimal Access Surgery
3. Simulation and Training in Minimal Access Surgery
4. Training basic laparoscopic skills
5. Training for trainers in Endoscopy (colonoscopy)
6. Teaching advanced laparoscopic skills in colorectal surgery
7. Teaching advanced laparoscopic skills in surgery for morbid obesity
8. Teaching advanced laparoscopic skills in urological surgery
9. Training for new thechniques and robotic surgery in Minimal Access Surgery
10. Teletraining in Minimal Access Surgery
11. Assessment and Acreditation in Minimal Access Surgery
12. Training the trainer in laparoscopic surgery
13. The Human Factor in Minimal Access Surgical Training: How conscientious, well trained Surgeons make mistakes.