Training the urologic oncologist of the future: Where are the challenges?

摘要: Abstract Objective Training the new generation of urologic oncologist from a surgical perspective poses unique challenges. The advent minimally invasive procedures coupled with need to perform open has significantly increased demands upon both trainer and trainee. learning practice complex demand continuous improvements in training programs. This review discusses some theoretical practical issues be considered for successful safe transmission skills an era increasing regulations. Findings Few systematic studies address this topic, leaving ample margin research improvement endeavor. It is authors' opinion that mentorship remains most significant important component today. simulation, virtual reality, modular teaching represent (novel important) advances field education. While residency programs have incorporated these changes into their curriculum, not become widespread available literature at best sporadic. Conclusions Mentorship integral if critical Other novel approaches developed should traditional concepts training. may even more surgery. vast majority published concur model “see one, do teach one” optimal approach skills. Socioeconomic are forcing community rethink how they train residents absorb technologies. Adapting posed on educators represents great challenge upcoming years.