• Hassan M Elbiss and Fikri M Abu-Zidan.
• Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, College of Medicine and Health Sciences UAE University, Al-Ain, United Arab Emirates.
• Afr Health Sci. 2023 Mar 1; 23 (1): 606613606-613.

BackgroundIt is important to train gynecologists and urologists on the principles of urogynecological surgery.ObjectivesTo report our recent experience in developing a curriculum, application, and the learning outcome of a urogynecology workshop using cadaver training.MethodsA full day structured urogynecology cadaver-based educational hands-on course was developed. The theoretical component consisted of lectures on female urinary incontinence and genital prolapse. Hands-on training was on three cadaver stations: First to instruct and guide through the surgical steps of transobturator vaginal tape; second to perform sacrospinous fixation; and third to insert of vaginal mesh. Knowledge gained was evaluated using multiple choice questions. The course was evaluated using a structured seven-point Likert type questionnaire.ResultsThere was an a statistically significant improvement in the post-test MCQ marks compared with the pre-test marks (P <0.01) and in the pass percentage (7% compared with 100%, P< 0.001). The overall rating of the workshop was 6.7 out of 7.ConclusionsOur course was highly valued by the participants who came from all over the Middle East. The course was enjoyable and achieved its objectives while the participants gained new knowledge and surgical skills.© 2023 Elbiss HM et al.

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