Mp39-05 Trends in Female Reconstructive Case Logs: See More, Do Less?

You have accessJournal of UrologyEducation Research II (MP39)1 May 2024MP39-05 TRENDS IN FEMALE RECONSTRUCTIVE CASE LOGS: SEE MORE, DO LESS? Kevin Neuzil, Eric Wallen, John Potts, and Molly DeWitt-Foy Kevin NeuzilKevin Neuzil , Eric WallenEric Wallen , John PottsJohn Potts , and Molly DeWitt-FoyMolly DeWitt-Foy View All Author Informationhttps://doi.org/10.1097/01.JU.0001008644.01945.6c.05AboutPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissionsReprints ShareFacebookLinked InTwitterEmail Abstract INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVE: Resident operative experience is dependent on a variety of factors. While objective measurement of these inputs is challenging, analysis of case log data can serve as a proxy for resident experience. In particular, an increasing number of female urologic cases are being performed by FPMRS specialists. The goal of this project was to characterize trends in national case log data for reconstructive urology surgeries between 2010 and 2022 with a focus on female urologic procedures. METHODS: National case logs submitted by urology residents graduating between 2010 and 2022 were reviewed. Specific attention was paid to female reconstructive cases. Logged cases were organized by resident role – "Surgeon," "Assistant," "Teaching Assistant", and "All Roles," the latter category representing the sum of the preceding four. Data were analyzed using linear regression and ANOVA. RESULTS: There was an overall increase in the mean number of "All Roles" reconstructive cases logged during the time period studied (0.82 cases per year, p=0.02). While the number of cases logged as surgeon decreased by 0.77 cases per year (p=0.04) those logged as "Assistant" increased by 1.47 cases per year (p<0.001).Female reconstructive cases declined by 0.80 cases per year (p<0.001) for "All Roles" and by 1.1 cases logged as "Surgeon" (p<0.001). Cases logged as "Assistant" increased by 0.32 cases per year (p<0.001). CONCLUSIONS: Despite the rise in the number of "All Roles" reconstructive urology cases logged by residents over the last decade, we observe a decrease in the number of cases logged as "Surgeon," and an increase in those logged as "Assistant." This trend is pronounced for "female" cases in particular, where cases logged as "All Roles" and "Surgeon" both saw statistically significant decreases. Further research is necessary to clarify etiologies, but possible causes include overlap with gynecology, increased role of fellows, the COVID 19 pandemic, and changing resident educational culture. Source of Funding: N/A © 2024 by American Urological Association Education and Research, Inc.FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails Volume 211Issue 5SMay 2024Page: e653 Advertisement Copyright & Permissions© 2024 by American Urological Association Education and Research, Inc.Metrics Author Information Kevin Neuzil More articles by this author Eric Wallen More articles by this author John Potts More articles by this author Molly DeWitt-Foy More articles by this author Expand All Advertisement PDF downloadLoading ...