Cystoscopy is the fundamental and routine diagnostic procedure in urology. However, current training programs for rotating and visiting trainees often do not include this essential skill. The Department of Urology at the First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine (FAHZU) treats an adequate number of bladder cases, providing an excellent clinical foundation for cystoscopy skill lab. This course is a simulation-based cystoscopy training program open to ZJU international students, compensating to the routine clinical rounding.
1. This course is supported by a strong department and an experienced faculty team. Leveraging the Olympus Cystoscopy Simulation Training System, it provides step-by-step training across three key dimensions: theoretical instruction, hands-on practice, and practical application. The program aims to help surgical trainees develop accurate cystoscopy observation angles and operational techniques.
2. Unlike traditional observation-based cystoscopy courses, this program dedicates substantial course time to self-directed practice sessions. It adopts a student-centered approach, with instructors serving as guides, enabling participants to acquire genuine and practical operational skills.
1. Remembering: Ability to recall the anatomy and characteristics of the male and female lower urinary tract, as well as the positions of structures within the bladder.
2. Understanding: Understanding the morphology, staging, and basic principles of diagnosis and treatment for bladder tumors.
3. Applying: Applying knowledge to identify bladder pathologies, become proficient in assembling and disassembling rigid and flexible cystoscopes, and perform basic operations with endoscopic instruments.
4. Analyzing: Analyzing specific findings and structures observed during cystoscopy to diagnose diseases and develop corresponding treatment plans.
5. Evaluating: Providing feedback on operational skills and evaluating the course itself.
The duration of this program is usually half a day, lasting for 3-4 credit hours.
Residents:
Qualified applicants from the surgical residency, who are in the surgical rounding and are interested in having a career of urology. Residents from nephrology, transplantation or OB-GYN are also welcomed.
Focus Areas & Subspecialties:
1. Lower urinary tract
2. Bladder cancer
3. Cystitis
4. Bladder stones
5. Cystoscopy
Skills:
1. Assembling and disassembling rigid/flexible cystoscopes;
2. Basic operations of endoscopic instruments during cystoscopy.
13:30-13:40 Sign-in and Introduction to Department
13:40-13:50 Course Guidance and Self-Introduction
13:50-14:40 Topic 1: Cystoscopy Operation Theory Lecture
14:40-14:50 Topic 2: Transurethral Bladder Tumor Resection
14:50-15:00 Topic 3: Transurethral Bladder Stone Removal
15:00-15:10 Topic 4: Ureteral Stent Insertion/Removal
15:10-15:30 Break
15:30-16:00 Practical Training 1: Rigid Cystoscope Assembly & Inspection
16:00-16:30 Practical Training 2: Flexible Cystoscope Assembly & Inspection
16:30-17:00 Operation & Theory Assessment
17:00-17:30 Wrap-Up, Feedback, and Evaluation
By the end of the training, the supervising instructors will conduct quiz and assessments, provide feedback, and address any questions or clarifications.
Dr. LAI specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of complex diseases related to urological tumors and stones, as well as minimally invasive surgery. Her expertise includes laparoscopic, robotic-assisted, and endoscopic minimally invasive procedures.
Dr. JING specializes in minimally invasive treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), as well as robotic-assisted minimally invasive surgeries for malignant renal cell carcinoma, renal pelvis cancer, bladder cancer, and prostate cancer, following standardized, comprehensive treatment protocols.
Dr. LIANG specializes in minimally invasive surgery for urological stones and tumors, particularly in the surgical treatment of kidney and prostate-related conditions.
The Program is free of charge.