Development and evaluation of a simulator-based laparoscopic training program for surgical novices

作者:Nugent Emmeline*; Shirilla Nicole; Hafeez Adnan; O' Riordain Diarmuid S; Traynor Oscar; Harrison Anthony M; Neary Paul
来源:Surgical Endoscopy and Other Interventional Techniques, 2013, 27(1): 214-221.
DOI:10.1007/s00464-012-2423-0

摘要

The use of simulation to train novice surgeons in laparoscopic skills is becoming increasingly popular. To maximize benefit from simulation, training needs to be delivered and assessed in a structured manner. This study aimed to define performance goals, demonstrate construct validity of the training program, and evaluate whether novice surgeons could reach the preset performance goals. %26lt;br%26gt;Nine expert laparoscopic surgeons established performance goals for three basic modules of an augmented-reality laparoscopic simulator. The three laparoscopic modules were used by 40 novice surgeons and 40 surgical trainees (postgraduate years [PGYs] 1-4). The performance outcomes were analyzed across the different groups (novice, PGYs 1 and 2, PGYs 3 and 4, expert) to determine construct validity. Then 26 recruited novices trained on the three modules with the aim of reaching the performance goals. %26lt;br%26gt;The results demonstrated a significant difference in performance between all levels of experience for time (p %26lt; 0.001), motion analysis (p %26lt; 0.001), and error score (p %26lt; 0.001), thus demonstrating construct validity. All 26 novice surgeons significantly improved in performance with repetition for the metrics of time (p %26lt; 0.001) and motion analysis (p %26lt; 0.001). For two of the modules, the proficiency goals were reached in fewer than 10 trials by 80 % of the study participants. %26lt;br%26gt;Basic skills in laparoscopic surgery can be learned and improved using proficiency-based simulation training. It is possible for novice surgeons to achieve predefined performance goals in a reasonable time frame.

  • 出版日期2013-1