Teaching Basic Surgical Technique : Addressing Pitfalls and Challenges of Surgical Training in the Modern World - 10/04/25

Doi : 10.1016/j.hcl.2024.12.012

Cecil Qiu, MD ^a,^⁎ , Peter Hetzler, MD ^b, Ryan Katz, MD ^a,^c
^a Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
^b MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Department of Plastic Surgery, 3800 Reservoir Rd NW, Washington, DC 20007
^c Curtis National Hand Center, Baltimore, MD, USA

^∗Corresponding author. Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Attn: Cecil Qiu, 601 N Caroline Street, Suite 8152, Baltimore, MD 21287.Department of Plastic and Reconstructive SurgeryAttn: Cecil Qiu601 N Caroline StreetSuite 8152BaltimoreMD21287

Resumen

In surgery, having sound basic surgical technique is of paramount importance, conferring benefits to patient and surgeon alike. Whereas proper technique enhances safety and outcomes, improper or clumsy technique will cause undue tissue trauma, lengthen operative time, and increases the risk of injury to the patient, surgeon, or staff. This article explores how surgical educators can better teach effective, efficient surgical technique in and out of the operating room. We describe the historical context of surgical training as it pertains to basic surgical technique and to provide suggestions for how hand surgery faculty can better teach their trainees.

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Keywords : Surgical education, Plastic surgery, Orthopedic surgery, Hand surgery, Teaching, Mentorship, Surgical skill