Gynaecological laparoscopy courses in the United Arab Emirates.

Hassan M. Elbiss, George S, Sidky I, Abu-Zidan FM
African health sciences · 2013 · doi:10.4314/ahs.v13i2.28 · PMID:24235941 · PMC3824508
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This study evaluated four comprehensive, low-cost gynecological laparoscopy training courses in the United Arab Emirates, finding high participant satisfaction and significant knowledge gains among attendees with varying experience levels.

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This study evaluated the effectiveness of modified, low-cost gynaecological laparoscopy training courses in the United Arab Emirates. Fifty-five participants with varying levels of surgical experience completed three-day hands-on courses using dry and wet models, followed by assessment via multiple-choice questions and practical exercises. The results indicated a statistically significant improvement in theoretical knowledge among participants with different baseline experience levels, while practical skills showed uniform high satisfaction with an average rating of 3.8 out of 4. The authors note that while the multimodal approach was successful, the long-term impact on clinical practice remains unevaluated. This paper is centrally about endometriosis — specifically as a condition frequently managed via laparoscopic surgery, which serves as the primary context for the training techniques described.

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BackgroundLaparoscopic surgery is important for gynaecological practice and became the method of choice for many gynaecological procedures having advantages over open surgery.ObjectivesTo report our modified teaching methods, and evaluation of the gynaecological laparoscopy courses in United Arab Emirates.MethodsFifty five participants attended four 3-full day comprehensive hands-on gynaecological laparoscopic skills courses. Non-expensive dry/wet models have been developed for teaching. All participants were evaluated at the end of the course through MCQs and practical laparoscopic exercises. All participants filled out a questionnaire reflecting their opinion on various aspects of the course at its completion. Ethical approval has been received by Research and Ethics Committee of Al-Ain Medical District, Al-Ain, UAE.ResultsFourteen participants had no laparoscopic experience, 35 had experience at level I and six had experience at level II. There was a statistically significant difference of the MCQ mark between the three levels of experience (p = 0.05, Kruskal Wallis test) but not for the practical part, p = 0.9, Kruskal Wallis test). The courses were highly valued having an overall average rating of 3.8 out of 4.ConclusionA multimodality non expensive course for teaching gynaecological laparoscopy was highly successful in United Arab Emirates. Models used may be useful for training gynaecological laparoscopy in developing countries. The long term effects of our courses on clinical practice have yet to be evaluated.
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Abstract

Background: Laparoscopic surgery is important for gynaecological practice and became the method of choice for many gynaecological procedures having advantages over open surgery.

Objective

To report our modified teaching methods, and evaluation of the gynaecological laparoscopy courses in United Arab Emirates.

Methods

Fifty five participants attended four 3-full day comprehensive hands-on gynaecological laparoscopic skills courses. Non-expensive dry/wet models have been developed for teaching. All participants were evaluated at the end of the course through MCQs and practical laparoscopic exercises. All participants filled out a questionnaire reflecting their opinion on various aspects of the course at its completion. Ethical approval has been received by Research and Ethics Committee of Al Ain Medical District, Al-Ain, UAE.

Results

Fourteen participants had no laparoscopic experience, 35 had experience at level I and six had experience at level II. There was a statistically significant difference of the MCQ mark between the three levels of experience (p = 0.05, Kruskal Wallis test) but not for the practical part, p = 0.9, Kruskal Wallis test). The courses were highly valued having an overall average rating of 3.8 out of 4.

Conclusions

A multimodality non expensive course for teaching gynaecological laparoscopy was highly successful in United Arab Emirates. Models used may be useful for training gynaecological laparoscopy in developing countries. The long term effects of our courses on clinical practice have yet to be evaluated. Key words: gynaecological laparoscopy, skills, training, assessment

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