Key result
During the first 18 months of specialization, 98.6% of 277 benign gynecological surgeries were completed without major complications, and minor complications significantly decreased over time.
Why the study?
To assess the surgical practices, learning curve, and outcomes of 2 obstetrics and gynecology specialists during the first 18 months of their careers, focusing specifically on minimally invasive gynecological procedures.
Observational (n=277)
No
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The study demonstrates that structured training and continuous practice during the first 18 months of gynecology specialization lead to a significant decrease in surgical complications and improved proficiency in minimally invasive techniques.
This study aims to assess the surgical practices, learning curve, and outcomes of 2 obstetrics and gynecology specialists during the first 18 months of their careers, focusing specifically on minimally invasive gynecological procedures. Data from 277 procedures performed by 2 recently specialized gynecologists in Turkey during the first 18 months of their specialization were retrospectively analyzed. Procedures included total laparoscopic hysterectomy (TLH), vaginal hysterectomy (VH), abdominal hysterectomy (TAH), and other gynecological surgeries. Surgical cases were divided into three 6-month periods, and outcomes such as surgical indications, operative time, length of hospital stay, and complications were evaluated. The study included 277 procedures performed during the first 18 months of a newly specialized obstetrics and gynecology specialist's practice. TLH was the most frequently performed procedure, with 140 cases, followed by VH with 35 cases and total abdominal hysterectomy (TAH) with 22 cases. The study showed a significant reduction in major complications, with only 4 recorded over the 18 months, including bowel injury and bladder injury. Minor complications, such as wound infections and hematuria, were reported in 8 cases (2.9%), and these decreased significantly over time (P = .01). Operation times were shortest in the TLH group (99.6 minutes), and the average hospital stay was shortest for TLH (1.6 days). Overall, 98.6% of surgeries were completed without major complications, with a 100% success rate in the last 6 months. This study highlights the challenges and successes of early surgical practice in gynecology. TLH emerged as the preferred method due to its advantages, while VH was emphasized as the preferred approach when feasible. Regular simulation training, higher case volumes during residency, and mentorship contributed to successful outcomes. These findings underscore the importance of structured training and continuous practice in advancing competency in minimally invasive gynecological surgery.
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Kantarcı et al. (2025) conducted an observational in Benign gynecological conditions (n=277). Early surgical practice (first 18 months of specialization) was evaluated on Completion without major complications. During the first 18 months of specialization, 98.6% of 277 benign gynecological surgeries were completed without major complications, and minor complications significantly decreased over time.
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