What to look for in physicians
What to look for in physicians
Skills needed for natural orifice cases
Outpatient surgery programs will have to look for physicians with a combination of skills before granting privileges for natural orifice surgery, says Marc Bessler, MD, director of laparoscopic surgery and director of Obesity Center, New York Presbyterian Hospital at Columbia University, New York City.
"It takes basic skills with a flexible endoscope and with the use of laparoscopic tools," he says.
The Natural Orifice Surgery Consortium for Assessment and Research (NOSCAR) Joint Committee is working to identify the parameters for appropriate training for physicians, says Christopher J. Gostout, MD, FASGE, professor of medicine and director of endoscopic research and development at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. They advocate the team approach to natural orifice surgery, which blends the talents of the endoscopist and surgeon to achieve results, he says.
"Over time, however, new training programs and residencies will emerge, combining the specialized endoscopic and surgical skills needed to perform [natural orifice surgery]," Gostout adds.
Outpatient surgery programs will have to look for physicians with a combination of skills before granting privileges for natural orifice surgery, says Marc Bessler, MD, director of laparoscopic surgery and director of Obesity Center, New York Presbyterian Hospital at Columbia University, New York City.Subscribe Now for Access
You have reached your article limit for the month. We hope you found our articles both enjoyable and insightful. For information on new subscriptions, product trials, alternative billing arrangements or group and site discounts please call 800-688-2421. We look forward to having you as a long-term member of the Relias Media community.