ArticleBMC surgery2019
Simulation as tool for evaluating and improving technical skills in laparoscopic gynecological surgery.
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- Objective assessment tools in laparoscopic or robotic-assisted gynecological surgery: A systematic review.Acta obstetricia et gynecologica Scandinavica · 2024Pooled it
- Effectiveness of Simulation-Based Gynecologic Endoscopy Training: A Systematic Review Comparing Objective Technical Skill Performance.International journal of women's health · 2026Review
- The impact of gender on the self-confidence of practical and surgical skills among OBGYN residents: a trinational survey.Archives of gynecology and obstetrics · 2024Article
- We live in a virtual world: Training the trainee using an integrated visual reality simulator curriculum.The Australian & New Zealand journal of obstetrics & gynaecology · 2022Article
- Simulation-based structured training for developing laparoscopy skills in general surgery and obstetrics & gynecology postgraduates.Journal of education and health promotion · 2021Article
- Development and validation of a simulator for teaching minimally invasive thoracic surgery in Brazil.Acta cirurgica brasileira · 2021Article
- Home Surgical Skill Training Resources for Obstetrics and Gynecology Trainees During a Pandemic.Obstetrics and gynecology · 2020Article
- Laparoscopic Simulation Training for Residents in Obstetrics and Gynecology Over 12 Months.Gynecology and minimally invasive therapyArticle
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Abstract
backgroundSimulation in laparoscopic surgery is nowadays recognized as a valid instrument for learning and training surgeons in different procedures. However, its role as evaluation test and self-assessment tool to verify basic surgical skills is still under discussion.
methodsThirty-three residents in obstetrics and gynecology at University of Pisa, Italy were recruited, and they received a simulation program consisting of 5 tasks. They had to perform basic laparoscopic surgery maneuvers as creating pneumoperitoneum, positioning trocars under vision, demonstrating the appropriate use of dominant and non-dominant hand and making single stitch and knot. They were evaluated with a modified OSATs scale.
resultsSenior trainees had better score than junior trainees (p value< 0,005) and after different sessions of simulation scores of both groups significantly improved (p < 0,001), especially for the junior group. All the trainees reported self-assessments that matched with the evaluation of external observers demonstrating the importance of simulation also as auto-evaluation test.
conclusionsIn this study, we demonstrated the role of simulation as powerful tool to evaluate and to self-assess surgical technical skills and to improve own capacities, with the use of a modified OSATs scale adapted to specific exercises.
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