Purpose Barriers to education in open and laparoscopic hernia repair technique include a
steep learning curve and reduced theatre time for junior surgical trainees. This is particularly …

Background Simulation-based education (SBE) has led to significant changes in healthcare
education. However, SBE has often been based on available resources and local expertise …

Objectives The management of foreign body aspirations (FBA) is dreaded by pediatric
physicians due to the high risk of respiratory distress and a potential fatal outcome, favored …

Objective Describe the validation of a surgical objective structured clinical examination (S-
OSCE) for the purpose of competency assessment based on the Royal College of Canada's …

Introduction: Ensuring patient safety in minimally invasive surgery (MIS) within the field of
pediatric surgery requires systematic and extensive practice. Many groups have proposed …

Background: Simulations have historically aided training programs by providing a realistic
and holistic replication of professional scenarios and procedures. Simulations have …

Introduction Numerous training methods have been developed to demonstrate the
effectiveness of minimally invasive surgery (MIS) skills' training. However, there remains a …