What do we need to know about anatomy in gynaecology: A Delphi consensus study

Koppes, Dorothea Maria; Triepels, Charlotte Petronella Robertus; Schepens‐Franke, Annelieke N.; Kruitwagen, Roy F.P.M.; Gorp, Toon Van; Scheele, Fedde; Notten, Kim J. B.

doi:10.1016/j.ejogrb.2019.11.015

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“…It is accepted that within the area of anatomy there is “competition for space and time” (Grković et al, 2009, p. 50) and that the absence of national or international agreed core syllabuses complicates any discussion about what is relevant and what does not need to be taught (Moxham & Pais, 2017; Koppes et al, 2020).…”

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New context, new content—Rethinking genital anatomy in textbooks

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Temple-Smith

2022

Anatomical Sciences Ed

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It has been widely claimed that reductions in allocated teaching time and the widespread implementation of short‐cut teaching methodologies have led to a shortfall in anatomy knowledge among graduating doctors. This decline in knowledge is evident in the failure of anatomy content to prepare graduates for contemporary clinical practice. The implications for postgraduate surgical training are addressed in the numerous extracurricular anatomy courses available to surgical candidates. This paper focuses on genital diversity and its relevance to non‐surgical graduates, thus highlighting another potential impact of this knowledge shortfall on frontline clinic consultations. As the gender revolution and female genital cosmetic surgery industry flourish, nothing in contemporary anatomy textbooks addresses issues of diversification of female genitalia nor gives medical graduates a realistic view of what is normal regarding female genital appearance.

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New context, new content—Rethinking genital anatomy in textbooks

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Temple-Smith

2022

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“…With working hour restrictions, lack of protected training time, and merciless struggle for operating time amongst trainees, the bulk of these preparations needs to be done outside of working hours and the OR. A simple initial step would be to develop a solid grasp of surgical anatomy through textbooks or focused workshops [ 22 ]; indeed, a recent survey of Australian O&G trainees revealed a clear dearth of structured anatomy curricula in the training program [ 23 ]. Further, regular review of laparoscopic videos, either open-source or those manually recorded, has also been shown to be useful for skill acquisition amongst gynaecologic residents, particularly in junior learners [ 24 ].…”

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Cultivating the Apprentice-Mentor Model for Minimally Invasive Gynaecology in the Era of Surgically Scarce Training: A Case Report of Laparoscopic Cornuostomy for Interstitial Ectopic Pregnancy by a Trainee

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Choi³

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Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology

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Over the last few years, there is an apparent growing concern amongst O&G trainees of the inadequacy in exposure to minimally invasive gynaecology surgical training, which has been inadvertently compounded by the more stringent working hour regulations and disproportionately increasing number of trainees relative to surgical volume. Therefore, it is vitally important for trainees to maximise opportunities in the operating theatre and develop autonomy in carrying out more complex surgical procedures. This case report outlines the step-by-step approach of laparoscopic excision of a cornual ectopic pregnancy performed by a trainee under the supervision of a surgical mentor. This manuscript highlights key characteristic traits of a trainee that serve to foster surgical trust and simple but effective steps to foster surgical preparedness.

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“…While in In a Delphi study, experts will discuss a topic and reach a consensus. An example is being carried out in the Netherlands for the gynaecology speciality [36]. After focus groups, in-depth interviews, and two Delphi rounds, a core list of anatomical structures that are relevant to the safe and competent practice of general gynaecologists was identified.…”

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The Level of Anatomical Knowledge, Hard to Establish: a Systematic Narrative Review

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Objective This literature review aimed to gain more insight into the level of anatomical knowledge based on published measurements among medical students, residents, fellows, and specialists. Methods We performed an extensive literature search in three online databases: Medline (using PubMed), Web of Science, and Education Resources Information Centre (ERIC). Results A total of 30 relevant studies were found. In these studies, participants took different anatomy tests, and their mean/median scaled scores range from 22.5 to 82.4% on a 0 to 100% scale. Conclusion This review provides an overview of what is known about measured anatomical knowledge. After critically reviewing the literature, we have to conclude that the existing literature confirms that anatomical knowledge is hard to establish, mainly due to the lack of standardisation. Further research should focus on ways to define and assess ‘desired anatomical knowledge’ in different contexts. In a next phase, we can discuss if anatomical knowledge is lacking and if interventions are needed.

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What do we need to know about anatomy in gynaecology: A Delphi consensus study

Cited by 10 publications

References 26 publications

New context, new content—Rethinking genital anatomy in textbooks

New context, new content—Rethinking genital anatomy in textbooks

Cultivating the Apprentice-Mentor Model for Minimally Invasive Gynaecology in the Era of Surgically Scarce Training: A Case Report of Laparoscopic Cornuostomy for Interstitial Ectopic Pregnancy by a Trainee

The Level of Anatomical Knowledge, Hard to Establish: a Systematic Narrative Review

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