Teaching laparoscopic techniques: The Surgical School of Paris experience

SummaryGoalPresent and analyze the implementation of laparoscopic teaching program at the Surgical School of Paris, introduced in 2008.Materiel and methodsEvaluation of the technical capacities of 43 students in six basic tests after four, one and a half hour training sessions with a pelvic-trainer.ResultsThe time necessary to perform an intracorporeal knot improved significantly by 56% after four sessions. Overall, 89% of students progressed and mastered the basic skills. Asked about their formation, 74% of the students thought their training in laparoscopy was insufficient.ConclusionThe pelvic-trainer is an accessible and reliable tool for training of young residents in laparoscopy. Use of the pelvic-trainer must be promoted among young residents during their training.