Education and training of surgical residents in upper gastrointestinal surgery: a European survey.

ABSTRACT: Educating and training young surgeons is a complex challenge that requires a structured pathway. Upper gastrointestinal (UGI) surgery is becoming a highly attractive subspecialty, yet it is not universally recognized. Currently, there are no standardized guidelines or curricula for UGI surgical training across Europe and a wide disparity among countries remains. This study aims to focus on the current European landscape from the perspective of both trainees and trainers, and to provide a foundation for developing effective guidelines for education and training of surgical residents. We conducted a cross-sectional survey study with targeted questions about various aspects of managing patients with UGI diseases, including preoperative investigations, surgical interventions, interventional en

SUBMITTER: Popa C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12909444 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature