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| Research article summary (published 27 Jul 2002): |
Training the novice in laparoscopy. More challenge is better.
Full Abstract
BACKGROUND:
Virtual reality simulation is effective in training the novice to perform basic laparoscopic skills.
METHODS:
Using the Minimally Invasive Surgery Training--Virtual Reality (MIST-VR) trainer, 27 honors high school students were tested at the easy level, prospectively randomized to eight training sessions at the easy (group A, n = 14) or medium (group B, n = 13) level, then retested at the easy level.
RESULTS:
Both groups were statistically similar at baseline. All scores improved significantly (50.1% to 81.3%) over the period of training (p < 0.05). Although the group A scores were significantly better than the group B scores throughout training (p < 0.05), on final testing at the easy level, group B surpassed group A for all the tasks except TransferPlace (p = 0.054).
CONCLUSIONS:
Virtual simulation is an effective laparoscopic training method for the novice, providing significant improvement in skill levels over a relatively short period. More challenging training seems to predict greater improvement over time and better final skill levels.
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Author information
Author/s: Ali, M R (MR); Mowery, Y (Y); Kaplan, B (B); DeMaria, E J (EJ);
Affiliation: Department of Surgery, Medical College of Virginia, 1200 East Broad Street, West Hospital, Floor 15, P.O. Box 980519, Richmond, VA 23298, USA. alimr(-atsign-)hsc.vcu.edu
Journal and publication information
Publication Type: Clinical Trial; Comparative Study; Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial
Journal: Surgical endoscopy (Surg Endosc), published in Germany. (Language: eng)
Reference: 2002-Dec; vol 16 (issue 12) : pp 1732-6
Dates: Created 2002/12/18; Completed 2003/01/17; Revised 2006/11/15;
PMID: 12140638, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 11/6/2008)
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