Why have the laparoscopic training days been reduced?
| Discussion in 'Laparoscopic Training' started by Dr Mukhtar Ali - Nov 19th, 2025 8:09 am. | |
Dr Mukhtar Ali
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Why have the laparoscopic training days been reduced? Previously fellowship and diploma in minimal access surgery 3 week but now only 15 days why? |
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re: Why have the laparoscopic training days been reduced?
by Dr B S Bhalla -
Nov 19th, 2025
8:12 am
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Dr B S Bhalla
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Why Have the Laparoscopic Training Days Been Reduced From Three Weeks to Fifteen Days? The duration of the Fellowship and Diploma in Minimal Access Surgery has been streamlined from the earlier three-week format to a more focused 15-day integrated program to enhance efficiency, Previously Sundays was off (holidays), but now sunday is working. This was done on the request of doctors who are busy in their clinical practice. improve learning outcomes, and align with modern surgical education standards. The reduction is not a compromise; it is an upgrade based on evidence, experience, and global best practices. Key Reasons • Intensive, Structured Curriculum Advancements in simulation technology, ergonomic training modules, and high-definition dry-lab systems now allow trainees to achieve the same level of proficiency in a shorter, more concentrated timeframe. • Enhanced Mentor-Trainee Ratio With senior faculty dedicating exclusive hands-on sessions, the learning curve becomes steep and accelerated. The focused setup reduces idle time and increases the number of supervised skill repetitions per day. • Integration of Fellowship and Diploma Instead of stretching two separate programs over three weeks, the unified FMAS + DMAS format compresses overlap, removes redundancy, and delivers a comprehensive curriculum from Veress needle to robotic console within a continuous 15-day workflow. • Evidence-Based Surgical Education Global laparoscopic training centers are moving toward shorter, high-intensity skill-building programs. Competency-based training has replaced duration-based training, making time less important than mastery. • Surgeons’ Limited Availability Most candidates are practicing surgeons with tight clinical commitments. A 15-day continuous immersion allows them to gain full exposure without prolonged absence from their own hospitals. • Full-Day Hands-On Exposure Each day offers longer OT postings, simulation hours, and live case discussions compared to the older model. The compressed duration actually increases daily skill acquisition. • Modern Robotic and 3D Systems With advanced platforms like the da Vinci system, haptic trainers, and high-fidelity pelvic trainers, skill transfer has become faster, more predictable, and more effective. ⸻ Summary Statement The reduction from three weeks to fifteen days represents a shift toward intensified, outcome-driven training, ensuring surgeons gain complete mastery of minimal access surgery techniques in a shorter, more efficient, and more globally aligned format. |
