Surgical Trainee Familiarity and Knowledge of the Commission on Cancer (CoC) Operative Standards: A National Survey Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The Commission on Cancer (CoC) implemented six operative standards to reduce technical variation in cancer surgery. While designed to guide surgeons in performing key oncologic techniques, these standards also provide a framework for teaching high-quality cancer surgery to trainees. We assessed surgical trainees' familiarity with the CoC Operative Standards and underlying cancer surgery principles to identify knowledge gaps and opportunities for improved education.

Study design

The American College of Surgeons Cancer Surgery Standards Program distributed an anonymous survey to general surgery residents and surgical fellows across the US. Questions addressed the CoC Operative Standards and cancer surgery principles, with scores calculated for correctness. Univariat

SUBMITTER: Baskin AS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12949549 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature