Education of gynecologic surgeons

Czech version

Authors: M. Mlynček; P. Uharček; E. Lajtman; M. Matejka
Authors‘ workplace: Gynekologicko-pôrodnícka klinika Fakultnej nemocnica Nitra a Univerzity Konštantína Filozofa v Nitre, vedúci prof. MUDr. M. Mlynček, CSc.
Published in: Ceska Gynekol 2010; 75(6): 426-429

Overview

Objective:
To point out the latest trends in the surgical training that need to be implemented in Slovak and Czech Republic, not only in gynecology and obstetrics but also in all surgical specialties.

Subject:
Review article.

Setting:
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty Hospital Nitra and Constantine the Philosopher University Nitra.

Methods:
Analysis of the database Medline 1979-2010 with the searching words education, competency, surgeon.

Conclusion:
The development of high-technologies, mainly minimally invasive surgery, working-hours shortage and public medical awareness are the factors that have major influence on the education of surgeons. Subspecialization, shortage of learning curve and higher safety of surgical procedures are the key elements of the surgical training.

Key words:
education, professionalism, patient care.

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