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The Future of Teaching Surgical Endoscopy

Department of Surgery, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine

Jeffrey M. Marks, MD

Department of Surgery, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine; Department of Surgery, University Hospitals of Cleveland, 11100 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44106; Jeffrey.Marks{at}uhhs.com

Gastrointestinal surgery, with its emphasis on endoscopy, has renewed interest in teaching surgical endoscopy. The field is rapidly evolving, with innovative techniques emanating from the laboratory to the operating room and endoscopy suite. To ensure that surgeons spearhead the field of endoscopic surgery, a new strategy for teaching surgical endoscopy to residents and practicing surgeons must be developed.

Key Words: Endoscopy • education • simulation

Surgical Innovation, Vol. 13, No. 4, 280-282 (2006)
DOI: 10.1177/1553350606295963


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