How many cases do young pediatric surgeons need to experience to achieve autonomy in performing pediatric endoscopic surgery? A nationwide survey to establish an ideal curriculum for pediatric endoscopic surgery in Japan
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A nationwide Japanese survey of 170 young pediatric surgeons found that achieving autonomy in common laparoscopic procedures requires 11-20 cases, yet 82% lack structured training programs. The study highlights urgent need for standardized endoscopic surgery curricula as declining birth rates reduce surgical case volumes available for trainee education.
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- Only 18% of training facilities in Japan have regular educational programs for pediatric endoscopic surgery despite 90% of surgeons wanting one
- Young pediatric surgeons require 11-20 cases to achieve autonomy in laparoscopic appendectomy and inguinal hernia repair
- Declining birth rates in Japan are reducing pediatric surgical case volumes, making structured training curricula increasingly critical
- Off-the-job training programs for pediatric endoscopic surgery are currently insufficient across Japanese training institutions
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How to cite: GlobalCastMD. How many cases do young pediatric surgeons need to experience to achieve autonomy in performing pediatric endoscopic surgery? A nationwide survey to establish an ideal curriculum for pediatric endoscopic surgery in Japan. GlobalCastMD Medical Library. 2024-12-31. https://dev.library.globalcastmd.com/article/9592?via_space=staycurrentmd
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