Research Project Description:

With the introduction of endoscopy, advanced imaging techniques and robotics, modern surgery is becoming increasingly more digital and requires adaptations to the educational model to address the demands for new skills as needed not only by surgeons but also by healthcare professionals in general. The increase in complexity that these developments bring, demands a well-oiled machine in the operating room, where surgeons, nurses and other supportive staff can operate in synergy and with increased efficiency. The GESEA Educational Programme has been well established and provides certification to gynaecological surgeons with more than 3,200 certificates issued to date. While certification and diploma modules of GESEA’s Educational Programme for gynaecological surgeons are standardised and implemented in Diploma Centres across Europe and beyond, the training itself is much less standardised.

The aim of this project is to develop standardised learning modules applicable and recognised across Europe based on our consortium partners’ experiences. Furthermore, ESGE wishes to expand the scope of the programme to include training also for nurses and supporting non-clinical staff, including related industries. Endoscopy and robotics require a high level of skills and teamwork between all parties of the health workforce which can only be achieved through efficient and validated training. Lastly, standardisation of the training of the Trainers that will execute the programme is also primordial. During the scope of this project, 27 learning modules will be developed and trialled in 12 centres within the existing network. Furthermore, 9 new centres will be identified in Northern and Eastern Europe where the learning modules will be piloted. These modules will be taken up in the GESEA Educational Programme to be implemented across Europe, and will be promoted through the European Board & College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology as part of the EBCOG-PACT framework.

Principal Investigator:

  • Prof Vasilios Tanos

Coordinating Institution:

  • European Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy, Belgium

Researchers at University of Nicosia Medical School:

  • Prof Vasilios Tanos

UNIC Participating Institution:

  • UNIC

Other Participating Institution(s):

  1. Belgium (Universite De Liege)
  2. Italy (Universita Degli Studi Di Torino)
  3. Belgium (European Academy Of Gynaecological Surgery)
  4. Italy (Universita Degli Studi Di Napoli Federico Ii)
  5. Germany (Pius Hospital)
  6. Slovenia (Univerza V Mariboru)
  7. Cyprus (University Of Nicosia)
  8. Portugal (Academia Cuf, Sociedade Unipessoal, Lda)
  9. Greece (Aristotle University of Thessaloniki)
  10. Belgium (Atit Bvba)
  11. Italy (Ebcog)
  12. Portugal (Glsmed Learning Health Sa)
  13. Italy (Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli)
  14. Belgium (Society of European Robotic Gynaecological Surgery)
  15. France (Cice)

Research Project Acronym: GESEA4EU

Funding Agency: European Commission

Funding Programme: EU4Health programme 2021-2027 – a vision for a healthier European Union

***UNIC/UNRF Budget: €158.360,00

Total Research Project Budget: €2,351,325.00

Research Project Status: Ongoing

Start and End Dates: 1 February 2023 – 31 January 2025

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