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CASE REPORT
Year : 2015  |  Volume : 31  |  Issue : 1  |  Page : 76-77

Seven-block pyramid model to build up an endoscopic sinus surgeon


1 Department of ENT, Assiut University Hospital, Assiut, Egypt
2 Department of ENT, University of Clorado, USA

Date of Submission12-Dec-2014
Date of Acceptance14-Dec-2014
Date of Web Publication17-Mar-2015

Correspondence Address:
Ahmed H Monib
ENT Department, Assiut University Hospital, Assiut
Egypt
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Source of Support: None, Conflict of Interest: None


DOI: 10.4103/1012-5574.152714

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  Abstract 

Surgeons spend most of their professional life acquiring new surgical skills and learning new surgical procedures. On the way of building up an endoscopic sinus surgeon, some may get cofused; what should we do first to be professional endoscopic sinus surgeons. This suggested seven-block pyramid model is just our own limited personal experience to help other junior physicians to arrange their priorties while being on their way in endoscopic sinus surgery.

Keywords: Author′s first paper, endoscopic sinus surgery, learning curve, surgical simulation


How to cite this article:
Monib AH, Alhussainia MM, Saleh AA. Seven-block pyramid model to build up an endoscopic sinus surgeon. Egypt J Otolaryngol 2015;31:76-7

How to cite this URL:
Monib AH, Alhussainia MM, Saleh AA. Seven-block pyramid model to build up an endoscopic sinus surgeon. Egypt J Otolaryngol [serial online] 2015 [cited 2024 Mar 28];31:76-7. Available from: http://www.ejo.eg.net/text.asp?2015/31/1/76/152714


  Place yourself at the feet of the greats Top


Trainees should be careful observant of their professors in important but unnoticed aspects, such as their demeanor, comments, appearance (clothing and grooming), punctuality, composure, acceptance of responsibility, and interaction with team members and patients [1].

In my own opinion, the first and the most critical step in the making of an endoscopic sinus surgeon is 'Place yourself at the feet of the greats' [2].


  Read Top


There are two kinds of physicians: those who read and those who do not. Read textbooks because they cover the basics, and 90% of people do not know what is in them. Articles are for later. It does not matter which textbook you read, because if the information is important, it will come up again in further reading. If the information is unimportant, it will not come up very often. Read for an hour daily. You will be amazed at how well you do. Read about your patients. Remember Darwin's theory of medical education: 'It cannot be that rare if you are seeing it' [1].


  Watch and ask Top


Try to attend live surgeries, especially of the experts, as much as you can. In addition, try to read about every case before going to the operative theater, especially rare ones. Compare what you have read with what the patient has. Ask about anything that does not match or you do not understand. Attending national or international conferences is one of essential routes to meet the experts, update your knowledge, and exchange ideas with others.


  Surgical simulation Top


An in-depth understanding of the anatomy of the paranasal sinuses as well as experience with endoscopic instruments is paramount to successful sinus surgery outcomes [3].

A novice surgeon must master the required skills of camera navigation, demonstrate familiarity with instruments, develop good hand-eye coordination, and exhibit bimanual dexterity [4].

In Egypt, endoscopic sinus surgery training is still partially relying on cadaveric dissections.

With the shortage of cadaver donations, declining resources, and an increasing reliance on alternative teaching methodologies, cadaveric training may become obsolete [5].

Endoscopic sinus surgery simulator has proven to be a valuable and effective method of allowing preparation for sinus surgery outside the operating room. However, the initial purchase price and potential maintenance costs prohibit the mainstream use [6].

We believe that an exhaustive private study of anatomy, attending many live surgeries, and subsequently an endoscopic sinus dissection course, and at last beginning step by step surgery under complete supervision will help you to overcome this obstacle.


  Learning curve Top


Endoscopic endonasal surgery has a long learning curve attributable to multiple factors: unfamiliar endoscopic anatomy, lack of endoscopic skills, potential risk for neural and vascular injury, and reconstructive challenges. The learning curve should deal with issues of endoscopic anatomy, instrumentation, two-dimensional visualization, team dynamics, and dealing with complications [7].

Do not rush; working under complete supervision, in a step by step manner, is one of the most trusted methods to reach the top of the ladder.


  Documentation Top


Document all what you see and all the procedures that you do. Remember that very rare case reports come from very simply appearing cases. You should also learn how to edit your movies, keeping only important segments.


  Presentation Top


Presentation of your data, or ideas, in a journal or a conference represents a mandatory cornerstone in your career.

An author's first paper is often the most difficult to write. However, the appropriate dissemination of the results, including the presentation of findings for peer review, is an important responsibility of all who conduct research [8] [Figure 1].
Figure 1: Seven-block pyramid model to build up an endoscopic sinus surgeon

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  Acknowledgements Top


Conflicts of interest

None declared.

 
  References Top

1.
Staffel G. Introduction to clinical rotation. Mark KW, ed. Primary care otolaryngology. 3rd ed. Alexandria, VA: American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Foundation; 2011:5.  Back to cited text no. 1
    
2.
Monib AH. The making of an endoscopic sinus surgeon (2014): place yourself at the feet of the greats. Egypt J Otolaryngol 2014; 30:182.  Back to cited text no. 2
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3.
Zuckerman JD, Wise SK, Rogers GA, Senior BA, Schlosser RJ, DelGaudio JM. The utility of cadaver dissection in endoscopic sinus surgery training courses. Am J Rhinol Allergy 2009; 23:218-224.  Back to cited text no. 3
    
4.
Govindaraj S, Adappa ND, Kennedy DW. Endoscopic sinus surgery: evolution and technical innovations. J Laryngol Otol 2010; 124:242-250.  Back to cited text no. 4
    
5.
Arora H, Uribe J, Ralph W, Zeltsan M, Cuellar H, Gallagher A, Fried MP. Assessment of construct validity of the endoscopic sinus surgery simulator. Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2005; 131:217-221.  Back to cited text no. 5
    
6.
Malekzadeh S, Pfisterer MJ, Wilson B, Na H, Steehler MK. A novel low-cost sinus surgery task trainer. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2011; 145:530-533.  Back to cited text no. 6
    
7.
Snyderman CH, Fernandez-Miranda J, Gardner PA. Training in neurorhinology: the impact of case volume on the learning curve. Otolaryngol Clin North Am 2011; 44:1223-1228.  Back to cited text no. 7
    
8.
Baker PN. How to write your first paper. Obstet Gynaecol Reprod Med 2012; 22:81-82.  Back to cited text no. 8
    


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