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ArticleSurgical endoscopy2016

Evaluation of the HystSim™-virtual reality trainer: an essential additional tool to train hysteroscopic skills outside the operation theater.

Felix Neis, Sara Brucker, Melanie Henes, F Andrei Taran, Sascha Hoffmann, Markus Wallwiener, Birgitt Schönfisch, Nicole Ziegler, Angelika Larbig, Rudy Leon De Wilde

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Article in Surgical endoscopy, 2016. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 · Who and what money

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10 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Felix NeisDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Tuebingen, Calwerstrasse 7, 72076, Tuebingen, Germany. felix.neis@med.uni-tuebingen.de.
Sara BruckerDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Tuebingen, Calwerstrasse 7, 72076, Tuebingen, Germany.
Melanie HenesDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Tuebingen, Calwerstrasse 7, 72076, Tuebingen, Germany.
F Andrei TaranDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Tuebingen, Calwerstrasse 7, 72076, Tuebingen, Germany.
Sascha HoffmannDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Tuebingen, Calwerstrasse 7, 72076, Tuebingen, Germany.
Markus WallwienerDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 440, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany.
Birgitt SchönfischDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Tuebingen, Calwerstrasse 7, 72076, Tuebingen, Germany.
Nicole ZieglerClinic of Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecological Oncology, University Hospital for Gynecology, Pius-Hospital Oldenburg, Medical Campus University, Oldenburg, Germany.
Angelika LarbigClinic of Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecological Oncology, University Hospital for Gynecology, Pius-Hospital Oldenburg, Medical Campus University, Oldenburg, Germany.
Rudy Leon De WildeClinic of Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecological Oncology, University Hospital for Gynecology, Pius-Hospital Oldenburg, Medical Campus University, Oldenburg, Germany.
University of Tübingen · DEPius Hospital Oldenburg · DEHeidelberg University · DE

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundMinimally invasive surgery is a major pillar of gynecological surgery. However, there are very few training opportunities outside the operation theater (OR) due to the cost and equipment requirements of organ simulators, virtual reality trainers (VRT) are promising tools to fill this gap.

methodsExperienced and inexperienced participants of a minimally invasive surgery course followed the standardized HystSim™-VRT training program.

resultsPerformance of 39 Participants (15 inexperienced and 24 experienced) was evaluated in the standardized hysteroscopic program HystSim™. Tasks included three rounds of both a polyp and a myoma resection. Primary measurements were improvement in resection time, cumulative resection path length, and distention media use.

conclusionThe HystSim™-VRT is an effective tool to improve the psychomotor skills needed in hysteroscopic surgery for experienced and inexperienced surgeons prior to OR exposure. Additional organ models training is advisable for hysteroscopic haptic skills.

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Simulation TrainingClinical CompetenceFemaleHumansHysteroscopyLaparoscopyMaleUser-Computer InterfaceHysteroscopySimulationTrainingVirtual reality trainer

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PMID26961345
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