Innovation has always played a major role in surgery, and the advances of the last 50 years have demanded surgeons update their skills along with technological progress. Mastering endoscopic techniques is becoming more relevant with regard to optimizing minimally invasive patient-driven care. Standardized training curricula on different devices are needed to master techniques to ensure safety and proficiency in endoscopic surgery. Training during surgical residency should keep pace with technological advancements, with residents being exposed to robotic and artificial intelligence early on, permitting them to become familiar and develop an open mindset toward these technologies. Simulation-based training is paramount in the learning process, resulting in diminished concentration and less time needed to perform practical procedures. However, expert mentoring cannot be completely replaced, although it is more demanding in terms of time and resources. Fully mastering different techniques and their synergies directly benefits tailored patient care, so continuous education in surgical technologies is fundamental.
