We are conducting a survey on experiences about breastfeeding, pregnancy and parental leave for surgical trainees and consultants in Europe. Literature on the physical, emotional and practical challenges encountered by women –and men- in relation to these topics is sparse, especially from outside the United States. The survey includes questions about breastfeeding, pregnancy and parental leave. The responses will be kept completely confidential, and data will be pseudonymised. All the answers will be stored in RedCap for 10 years. Personal data will not be shared outside of this research. The survey will take around 15 minutes to complete. No incentives will be provided for the participation. Participation is entirely voluntary and termination of participation can happen at any time.
Sponsor investigator: Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium
Principal investigator: Prof. dr. Gabriëlle van Ramshorst Surgical oncologist; Miss Yasuko Maeda
Consultant General and Colorectal Surgeon; Helen Weber, master student; Mai Do Trinh Nhu, master student
Survey link: https://ugent.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ebRMsIXojTOipD0
During your surgical training, you may or may not have encountered/witnessed unacceptable behaviors such as Bullying, Undermining Behavior and Harassment. We would like to invite every General Surgery Trainee in Belgium to participate in this survey, to identify the extent of this problem that can affect your wellbeing and patient safety. All replies are confidential. Please only complete the survey once.
Sponsor investigator: Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Ghent University
Principal investigator: Niki Rashidian MD PhD, Department of General, HPB Surgery, and Liver Transplantation, Ghent University Hospital
If you have any questions or queries, please get in touch via email BUBHBelgium@UZGent.be
Survey link and QR code: https://ugent.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dopyZwE2IWQY8wS
Dear colleagues
We will conduct a training study at ORSI Academy, Proefhoevestraat 12, 9090 Melle, Belgium, on Saturday, October 12th, 2024, from 09:00 to 14:00 and 14.00 to 18:00hrs.
Complications associated with anastomosis have devastating consequences on the patient’s clinical, functional, and oncological outcomes. Circular stapling is commonly performed in left-sided colorectal anastomosis. Studies have shown knowledge gaps in many surgeons’ understanding of the safe and effective use of staplers in colorectal surgery.
A working group (a collaboration between the University of Leuven in Belgium and ORSI Academy in Belgium) has developed a training programme for safe training and effective use of circular stapling anastomosis in left-sided colorectal anastomosis. The project’s next stage involves comparing a group of trainees (12) trained using the new training methodology to a group of trainees (12) trained by a traditional method. We are looking for trainees at all levels (24). One group (12) will be trained using the new methodology, and another group will be trained with the traditional method of performing circular stapling anastomosis in a pig intestine model. Subsequently, these trainees will be assessed.
The working group appreciates the valuable time the participants spent participating in this training study. When you participate in this study, you will:
– Learn to use both linear and circular staplers
– Be awarded a certificate of attendance for the stapling study
– You will have an opportunity to practise virtual reality simulation in the Medtronic Hugo
robotic platform at ORSI
– Network with your colleagues
For further information, don’t hesitate to contact Samson Tou at samsontou@aol.com.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Yours sincerely
Sam Tou, Albert Wolthuis, Tony Gallagher