Research article summary (published 29 Apr 2002):

Simulators and endourological training.

Full Abstract

Acquisition of skills laboratory training seems to be of importance in the training of surgeons, and is intended to cover the gap between theoretical learning and real practice. Economic and ethical reasons limit the use of animals during the learning process, while trends in medical change have severely restricted the available time to teach and to learn. With the incorporation of laparoscopy and the blossoming of minimally invasive techniques, mainly endoscopy, simulators have gained wide acceptance as an important tool in the surgeon's learning process. Two types of simulators are currently available:
inanimates or mannequins and virtual reality simulators. A review of the recent literature shows that there is generally a significant improvement in dexterity after using simulators, whichever type is used. It is still unknown whether training simulation influences the patient's outcome positively.

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Author information

Author/s: Laguna, M Pilar (MP); Hatzinger, Martin (M); Rassweiler, Jens (J);

Affiliation: Urology Department, UMC St Radboud, Nijmegen, The Netherlands. p.laguna(-atsign-)uro.azn.nl

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article; Review

Journal: Current opinion in urology (Curr Opin Urol), published in United States. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2002-May; vol 12 (issue 3) : pp 209-15

Dates: Created 2002/04/15; Completed 2002/06/12; Revised 2005/11/16;

PMID: 11953676, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 11/6/2008)

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MeSH headings (categories)

This article was linked to the MESH Headings shown below.

Clinical Competence Computer Simulation Education, Medical, Graduate - methods Endoscopy - methods Female Humans

Male Patient Simulation Sensitivity and Specificity Surgical Procedures, Minimally Invasive - education; methods Urologic Surgical Procedures - methods User-Computer Interface

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