A deficiency in knowledge of basic principles of laparoscopy among attendees of an advanced LS course
Introduction: Advanced laparoscopic courses serve as a comprehensive and very popular Continuing Medical Education (CME) activity. Knowledge of basic laparoscopy is an assumed prerequisite for attendance at these courses. Objective: To determine the baseline laparoscopic knowledge of attendees at an advanced laparoscopic surgical course. Methods: Aseventeen questionexam wasdesigned utilizing datafrom the basic laparoscopic quizzes on… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Education / Simulation
A Multi-center, Simulation-based Skills Training Collaborative Using Shared Gi Mentor II™ Systems: Results From the Texas Association of Surgical Skills Laboratories (tassl) Flexible Endoscopy Curriculum
Background: The Texas Association of Surgical Skills Laboratories (TASSL) is a state-wide, non-profit consortium of surgical skills training centers for all of the accredited surgery residency programs in Texas. A training and research collaborative was forged between TASSL members and Simbionix (Cleveland, OH, USA) to assess the feasibility and efficacy of a multicenter, simulation- and… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Education / Simulation
A National Training Program for Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery in the Uk
Introduction: The aim of this study was to investigate the educational impact of a national training programme (NTP) for laparoscopic colorectal surgery by analysing peer- and self- assessments of trainers and trainees. Methods: Colorectal surgeons enrolled in the NTP (trainees) were trained in a series of individual live cases by expert laparoscopic surgeons (trainers). Trainers… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Education / Simulation
A Novel Sensorized Instrument-based Minimally Invasive Surgery (simis) Tool: Initial Construct Validation of Force Sensing
Objective: A novel sensorized laparoscopic instrument capable of sensing forces acting at the instrument tip in 5 degrees of freedom (DOF) as well as position in 6 DOF was evaluated. The purpose of this research was to demonstrate that the force sensing component is construct valid as evidenced by different force profiles between novice and… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Education / Simulation
A Novel Sensorized Instrument-based Minimally Invasive Surgery (simis) Tool: Initial Construct Validation of Position Sensing
Objective: A novel sensorized laparoscopic instrument capable of sensing tip position in 6 degrees of freedom (DOF) and forces in 5 DOF was evaluated. The purpose of this research was to demonstrate that the position sensing component is construct valid as evidenced by different position profiles between novice and expert laparoscopic surgeons. Methods: Using an… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Education / Simulation
A Retrospective Study Challenges the Construct Validity of Colonoscopic Virtual Training
Background Virtual gastrointestinal endoscopy trainers are often used as part of surgical residency-simulation training. The GI mentor has been shown to have construct and face validity with different level of learners in prospective cohort studies. It is unclear whether with prior exposure to these devices PGY1 and PGY2 residents become more adapt to these trainers… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Education / Simulation
Analysis of Standard Multi-port Vs. Single Site Access for Laparoscopic Skills Training and Acquisition
Introduction: Single site access (SSA) laparoscopy is gaining popularity but is more challenging to perform than laparoscopy using multiple separate port sites. This study examined the effect of standard multi-port (MP) laparoscopic skills training versus SSA training on laparoscopic skills acquisition and performance in surgically naive individuals. Methods: Forty end-of-first year medical students were randomized… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Education / Simulation
Assessing the Validity of Simulating the Fundamentals of Laparoscopy (fls) Tasks in Virtual Reality
Objectives: The Fundamentals of Laparoscopy Surgery (FLS) is a validated program endorsed by SAGES to teach and assess laparoscopic technical skill. One of the common criticisms of the FLS program, however, is the necessity of the presence of an experienced proctor, to set up the system, as well as to provide assessment and constructive feedback.… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Education / Simulation
Cross-platform Adaptation and Validation of Laparoscopic Skills Tasks: Some Tasks Are Robust Across Platforms
Introduction: This study reports the adaptation of three tasks to the ProMIS® device and validates the use of these laparoscopic simulation tasks to differentiate novices from experts. Despite years of laparoscopic skill education, few tasks have been validated, and even fewer have been adapted to various simulator platforms and re-validated. Methods: The bean drop, block… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Education / Simulation
Current Status of Peri-operative Technical Skill Feedback – a Needs Assessment
Introduction: Timely and constructive feedback is of significant importance to honing and retaining any newly learned item. Surgical residencies are notorious for providing feedback that is limited in quantity and neither helpful nor well-timed. Among all topics taught in a surgical residency, technical skills require the most time and involve the most effort to teach,… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Education / Simulation
Does a Fellow\’s Involvement in Advanced Laparoscopic Procedures Improve Outcomes?
Introduction: With the growing number of fellowship positions, the impact of surgical fellows is increasingly important. One might expect cases assisted by fellows, as compared with residents, to have lower complication rates considering fellows have completed more years of training, have potentially improved technical abilities and are receiving specialized training. On the other hand, cases… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Education / Simulation
Does a Laparoscopic Skills Training Curriculum on a Virtual Trainer in a Busy Surgical Residency Program Need to Be Optimized?
BackgroundBasic laparoscopic surgical skills and procedural skills training on virtual trainers have become an integral part of a good surgical residency program. However, a standardized curriculum on the VR trainer is missing. Moreover, the literature supports the fact that the skills training on LapMentor has construct and face validity, but there are no data on… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Education / Simulation
Endoscopic Harvesting of the Gracilis Muscle – Experimental Study in a Swine Model
Aim: The gracilis muscle is one of the most frequent used free flaps in reconstructive surgery. In reconstructive surgery, endoscopic muscle flap harvesting allows a minimal invasive approach of the donor sites, leading to lesser immediate and late post-operative complications, reduced local morbidity and faster healing. The present study aims in establishing the experimental model… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Education / Simulation
Evaluation of NOTES® Hands-on Courses By Surgeons At the Sages Annual Meeting Learning Center
Introduction: Our primary aim is to determine whether there are differences in the opinions of users of two distinct NOTES® simulators in aspects of performance, realism, utility and ease of use. We have directed the NOTES® hands-on station at the Learning Center of SAGES 2008 and 2009 Annual Meetings. The simulators used were the ELITE… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Education / Simulation
Evaluation of Surgical Performance During Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair- A Multicenter Study
Introduction: Laparoscopic incisional hernia repair (LIHR) is a relatively common procedure yet requires advanced laparoscopic skills. There is no reliable or valid measure of performance during this procedure. The aim of this study was to develop a procedure-specific objective rating scale to assess performance of LIHR, and to evaluate its reliability and validity. Methods: The… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Education / Simulation