1.Trends in index case load and case variety in training institutions accredited by the Philippine Society of General Surgeons: A 10-year review (2009-2018)
Orlando O. Ocampo ; Catherine Grace D. Dajay ; Brent Andrew G. Viray ; Alfred Phillip O. de Dios ; Eduardo C. Ayuste Jr. ; Maria Cheryl L. Cucueco
Philippine Journal of Surgical Specialties 2024;79(1):29-41
Rationale/Objective:
The competency of surgical trainees is
measured by, among other things, summative examinations and
operative experience. There is little literature on general surgery
training in the Philippines. This study examines the trends in
operative case load and variety in training institutions accredited by
the Philippine Society of General Surgeons (PSGS) from 2009-2018.
Methods:
This is an observational cross-sectional study of the
surgical outputs of PSGS accredited training institutions as reflected
in their annual reports. The study determined the trends in general
surgical case load and variety and their distribution across the different
training institution types from 2009 to 2018.
Results:
In the study period, there is a trend to an increasing number
of operations across all categories/procedures except for trauma
surgeries. Overall, the average number of cases credited to residents
meets the requirements set by the PSGS. The distribution of cases,
however, is not equal among residents of the different institutiontypes. Changes in scope and differences in interpretation of index
operations contributed to significant changes in trends.
Conclusion
Recommendations include a review of definitions of
index operations and strict compliance to changes, the utilization of
an annual computerized database and the addition of patient outcome
measures in the assessment of resident competencies.