Training of European urology residents in laparoscopy: results of a pan-European survey.

Objective: To assess the participation of European urology residents in urological laparoscopy, their training patterns and facilities available in European Urology Departments.

Materials And Methods: A survey, consisting of 23 questions concerning laparoscopic training, was published online as well as distributed on paper, during the Annual European Association of Urology Congress in 2012. Exposure to laparoscopic procedures, acquired laparoscopic experience, training patterns, training facilities and motivation were evaluated.