Table 3.
Trainees' surgical confidence
| ST1-2 | ST3-5 | ST6+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total abdominal hysterectomy | 0/18 (0) | 4/33 (12.1) | 16/19 (84.2) |
| Vaginal hysterectomy | 0/18 (0) | 2/33 (6.1) | 12/17 (70.6) |
| Laparoscopic hysterectomy | 0/18 (0) | 0/32 (0) | 2/17 (11.8) |
| Diagnostic laparoscopy | 6/20 (30.0) | 41/45 (91.1) | 20/20 (100) |
| Laparoscopic ectopic | 1/19 (5.3) | 13/38 (34.2) | 17/19 (89.5) |
| Vaginal repair | 2/19 (10.5) | 11/36 (30.6) | 19/20 (95.0) |
| Diagnostic hysteroscopy | 16/21 (76.2) | 47/47 (100) | 20/20 (100) |
| Myomectomy | 1/18 (5.6) | 2/32 (6.3) | 13/18 (72.2) |
The procedures trainees reported to be happy to perform independently. Figure in brackets is the percentage. N = 101, not all trainees responded to every question.