Simulator training and residents' first laparoscopic hysterectomy: a randomized controlled trial.

Background: Hysterectomy rates are decreasing in many countries, and virtual reality simulators bring new opportunities into residents' surgical education. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of training in laparoscopic hysterectomy module with virtual reality simulator on surgical outcomes among residents performing their first laparoscopic hysterectomy.

Methods: This randomized study was carried out at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology in Helsinki University Hospital and Hyvinkää Hospital.

Effect of structural training on surgical outcomes of residents' first operative laparoscopy: a randomized controlled trial.

Background: Gynecological surgery and resident education have changed during recent decades, thus impacting surgical training. Training on simulators must begin before operating on patients. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of a simple curriculum on the surgical outcome of the participants' first operative laparoscopy.

Evaluation of a Web Course on the Basics of Gynecological Laparoscopy in Resident Training.

Objectives: Reduction in the number of gynecological operations has made resident training more difficult in gynecological surgery. We used electronic educational material to supplement traditional apprentice model in resident surgical education. Our aim was to evaluate effectiveness of a web-based course in knowledge gaining among residents with various levels of clinical experience.

Hysterectomies in Finland in 1990-2012: comparison of outcomes between trainees and specialists.

Objective: To assess trends for hysterectomy methods in the Nordic countries and to compare outcomes of hysterectomies in Finland done by trainees with those done by specialists.

Design: Register-based study.

Setting: NOMESCO database for the Nordic countries and the Finnish Hospital Discharge Register.

[Cost effects of laparoscopic and hysteroscopic female sterilization].

Introduction: The aim was to elucidate the costs and clinical results of sterilization.

Material And Methods: A retrospective analysis was carried out on sterilizations conducted at the Hyvinkää hospital in 2006 to 2007 by tubal ligation with clips and by microimplants.

Results: Total costs obtained for microimplant sterilization per patient were 1,146 Euros and for clip sterilization 1,712 Euros.