The learning experiences of senior residents in laparoscopic gynecological surgeries: A quality study

Laparoscopic operations have increased in acceptance over the years owing to their established advantages over conventional open procedures, ranging from superior diagnostic to therapeutic outcomes. Significant advances in surgical training, equipment development, imaging, and surgical procedures have made laparoscopic surgery safe and feasible in a variety of medical specialties. We aimed to qualitatively evaluate the learning experiences of senior residents in laparoscopic gynecological surgeries. The study is a qualitative descriptive study conducted in a tertiary care institution. It included senior residents undergoing training in laparoscopic gynecological surgery. Their learning experiences were qualitatively evaluated at the end of their 3-year residency. Six residents responded to questionnaires. The experience of learning a new system from its beginning motivated residents to push themselves against all difficulties, work as a team, and pumped them with confidence when their mentors held back in encouragement and support. There is a requirement for an upgraded infrastructure to sustain consistent and skilled training that would aid in encouraging training experience at hospitals across the country. Patient management, strenuous surgeries, and complications affect residents’ physical and psychological well-being, making them vulnerable. The system must also collaborate with residents and doctors at work to create a positive environment not only for patients but also for their residents. Improving the residents’ learning experiences through effective uniform training and a healthier working environment will result in better patient care outcomes and system performance.

• Publication year

  2024

• Venue

  Indian Journal of Gynecological Endoscopy

• Publication date

  2024-01-01

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  DOI 10.4103/ijge.ijge_6_24
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