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Simulation in Advanced Open Urology Procedures

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Simulation is recognised as an important supplementary tool in surgical training. For some time, urology has been at the forefront of adopting a wide range of simulation platforms to aid in the acquisition of technical and non-technical skills. While certain facets of urology such as robotic, laparoscopic and endoscopic lend themselves particularly well to simulation training, open surgery has lagged behind. The challenges of creating a simulation model to enhance training and reduce the learning curve in advanced open urological surgery have meant only a limited number of validated models are available. Animal and cadaveric models remain the primary means by which open surgical skills are acquired. The ongoing need for open operative skills, particularly in areas of limited exposure such as emergency and trauma surgery, has resulted in simulation becoming a crucial tool in acquiring these competencies. In this chapter, the role of simulation in acquiring advanced open surgical skills in urology is described. Particular focus is applied to ileal conduit formation, ureteric re-implantation and open kidney procedures.

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Elmamoun, M.H. (2022). Simulation in Advanced Open Urology Procedures. In: Biyani, C.S., Van Cleynenbreugel, B., Mottrie, A. (eds) Practical Simulation in Urology . Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-88789-6_15

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