Preserving Essential Skills: The Future of Vaginal Hysterectomy Training in Urogynaecology.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study aimed to evaluate the training and self-assessed proficiency of surgeons in the surgical management of pelvic organ prolapse (POP). We focused on the factors that influence decision-making, the surgical techniques employed, the training received, and the management of complications.

Design

A cross-sectional survey.

Setting

An electronic questionnaire.

Population

European Urogynaecological Association (EUGA) and International Urogynecological Association (IUGA) members.

Methods

A total of 33 questions evaluating surgeon preference regarding vaginal surgeries.

Main outcome measures

Demographics, surgical selection, proficiency and technique, and training methods.

Results

There were 471 respondents, of which 273 (58%) ded

SUBMITTER: Rotem R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11625650 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature