Standardized training programs for open (OKT) and robot-assisted kidney transplantation (RAKT) remain unmet clinical needs. To fill this gap, we designed a modified Delphi Consensus aiming to propose the first structured surgical curricula for both OKT and RAKT, involving a multispecialty international panel of experts. Two web-based surveys were built drafting two separate series of statements (for OKT and RAKT, respectively). The two surveys were delivered to a panel of 63 experts (for OKT) and 21 experts (for RAKT), selected considering their experience, academic profile and involvement in international associations. Consensus was defined as ≥75% agreement between the responders. Overall, 25/63 (40%) and 14/21 (67%) participated in the first round of the Delphi Consensus for the development of the structured curriculum for OKT and RAKT, respectively. During the second round, the experts reached consensus on all statements, as well as on the domains composing the structure of the training pathway: 1) eligibility criteria for trainees and host centres; 2) theoretical training; 3) simulation; 4) real case observation; and 5) modular training in the operating theatre. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first proposal of a dedicated curriculum for OKT and RAKT grounded on insights from international experts of different specialties. Our proposed curriculum provides the foundation to standardize the education and training in KT across Europe and beyond.
Proposal of a standardized training curriculum for open and robot-assisted kidney transplantation / Alessio, Pecoraro; Angelo, Territo; Romain, Boissier; Vital, Hevia; Thomas, Prudhomme; Alberto, Piana; Beatriz, Bañuelos Marco; Anthony G, Gallagher; Sergio, Serni; Karel, Decaestecker; Alberto, Breda; Campi, ; European Association of Urology (EAU) Young Academic Urologists (YAU) Kidney Transplantation Working Group, Riccardo; Robotic Urology Section (ERUS) Robot-Assisted Kidney Transplantation Working Group: Rodrigo García-Baquero, Eau; Barod, Ravi; Bellini, MARIA IRENE; Boggi, Ugo; Branchereau, Julien; J Burgos, Francisco; Ciancio, Gaetano; Citterio, Franco; Cooper, Matthew; M Dönmez, Irfan; Figueiredo, Arnaldo; Gacci, Mauro; Li Marzi, Vincenzo; Mccaig, Fiona; Medina-Polo, José; Musquera, Mireia; Nicolae, Crisan; Olsburgh, Jonathon; Parada, Belmiro; Şahin, Selçuk; Schönburg, Sandra; Stockle, Michael; Vignolini, Graziano; Vigués, Francesc. - In: MINERVA UROLOGY AND NEPHROLOGY. - ISSN 2724-6442. - 76:1(2024), pp. 110-115. [10.23736/S2724-6051.23.05650-1]
Proposal of a standardized training curriculum for open and robot-assisted kidney transplantation
Maria I BelliniMembro del Collaboration Group
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2024
Abstract
Standardized training programs for open (OKT) and robot-assisted kidney transplantation (RAKT) remain unmet clinical needs. To fill this gap, we designed a modified Delphi Consensus aiming to propose the first structured surgical curricula for both OKT and RAKT, involving a multispecialty international panel of experts. Two web-based surveys were built drafting two separate series of statements (for OKT and RAKT, respectively). The two surveys were delivered to a panel of 63 experts (for OKT) and 21 experts (for RAKT), selected considering their experience, academic profile and involvement in international associations. Consensus was defined as ≥75% agreement between the responders. Overall, 25/63 (40%) and 14/21 (67%) participated in the first round of the Delphi Consensus for the development of the structured curriculum for OKT and RAKT, respectively. During the second round, the experts reached consensus on all statements, as well as on the domains composing the structure of the training pathway: 1) eligibility criteria for trainees and host centres; 2) theoretical training; 3) simulation; 4) real case observation; and 5) modular training in the operating theatre. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first proposal of a dedicated curriculum for OKT and RAKT grounded on insights from international experts of different specialties. Our proposed curriculum provides the foundation to standardize the education and training in KT across Europe and beyond.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
