Learning environment and setting up a training unit in minimal access surgery

Abstract

The training environment plays an essential role in training and managing the training environment in Minimal Access Surgery (MAS) requires the control of multiple inputs and demands during emergent situations that may arise during surgery. Adoption of optimum planning and good communication by the trainer can resolve most of the conflicting issues in Operating Room (OR) training. The training environment outside OR is mostly influenced by the degree of realism of the environment and simulations. The attributes of an ideal training environment are outlined in this chapter together with how they could be optimised. The chapter concludes with advice and recommendations on how to set-up a training unit for MAS.