Objective: The Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery (FLS) uses five simulation stations (peg transfer, precision cutting, loop ligation, and suturing with extracorporeal and intracorporeal knot tying) to teach and assess laparoscopic surgery skills. We sought to summarize evidence regarding the validity of scores from the FLS assessment.
Methods: We systematically searched for studies evaluating the FLS as an assessment tool (last search update March 2013). We classified validity evidence using
Introduction
It has been postulated that increased operator workload during task performance may increase fatigue and increase in errors. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration-Task Load Index (NASA-TLX) is a validated tool for self-assessment for workload. Our study aims to assess the relationship of workload and performance of novices in simulated laparoscopic tasks of different complexity levels before and after training.
Methods
47 medical students without prior laparoscopic
INTRODUCTION
Current simulations for practicing laparoscopic suturing do not reflect the complexity of the skills required in the operating room. The purpose of this study was to develop 3 novel advanced suturing tasks and metrics, and to collect validity evidence for them as measures of suturing skill.
METHODS AND PROCEDURES
We developed 3 tasks based on training gaps identified through a previous needs assessment: needle handling (NH, Figure 1a), suturing under tension (UT, Figure 1b), and
Purpose
Our previous work focused on the hand motions of expert and novice surgeons during an operation. Kinematic data describing the motions of a surgeon’s forceps during a skill assessment task were analyzed mathematically, revealing new evidence on hand motions during laparoscopic surgery. This method enabled the surgical motions of expert and novice surgeons to be assigned objective, numerical values. It was not clear, however, whether these values accurately reflect surgeons’ skills durin
Introduction
With a focus on raising the quality of hernia care through creation of educational programs, SAGES formed the Hernia Task Force (HTF). A needs assessment survey was administered to target opportunities for improving surgical training and thus patient outcomes and experience. The goal of this study was to analyze and interpret the resulting surveys.
Methods
This qualitative study included structured interviews and online surveys. Ten stakeholder groups were identified and surveyed