Sex Isn\’t Everything: The Role of Gender in Early Performance of a Fundamental Laparoscopic Skill
INTRODUCTION: Existing literature on the acquisition of laparoscopic skills suggests that gender affects initial performance, with women generally performing more poorly than men. This literature is limited by looking at an arbitrary number of initial attempts and not adjusting for other factors that may impact surgical performance. The objective of this study was to evaluate… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Education / Simulation
High Fidelity Reconstruction of Human Anatomy Using 3 Dimensional Printing: Proof of Concept
Introduction:3-Dimensional polymer printing technology (PRT) uses digital imaging to render industrial prototypes for manufacturing. We proposed that newer 3-D PRT could use digital CT and MRI images of the human body to create highly accurate reconstructions of normal and pathological anatomy. Aims:The aim of this proof of concept study was to use clinically relevant CT… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Education / Simulation
Training Model for Laparoscopic Common Bile Duct Exploration. Impact in the Improvement of Surgical Skills.
Objective: To measure the improvement of surgical skillsina training model of laparoscopic common bile duct exploration.Methods: This is a prospective, comparative, controlled study. Eight subjects ( PGY5 ) were evaluated and divided into two groups, group A and group B (four PGY5 each). Both groups were evaluated in the following tasks: cystic duct cannulation for… 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
Results and Perspective to the Future in the Field of Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy of Japanese Endoscopic Surgical Skill Qualification System
Purpose: The Japan Society for Endoscopic Surgery (JSES) started Endoscopic Surgical Skill Qualification system (ESSQS) in 2003 in order to improve the safety of procedure, and carried out five examinations since 2004 up to 2008. We reported these 5 years’ results of cholecystectomy field in ESSQS. Methods: Assessment was performed by reviewing documents, laparoscopic surgery… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Education / Simulation
Five Year Experience of the Laparoscopic Skill Accreditation System in Japan
Purpose, Method As we previously reported, the Japan Society of Endoscopic Surgery (JSES) has founded the Endoscopic Surgical Skill Qualification System (ESSQS) in 2004. Applicants were requested to submit unedited videotapes that recorded laparoscopic procedures. Submitted videotapes were evaluated with prepared criteria, namely general (60 pts) and procedure specific (40 pts) criteria, in a double… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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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
Limited Value of Haptics in Virtual Reality Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Training
INTRODUCTION: Haptics is an expensive addition to virtual reality simulators, and the added value to training has not been proven. This study evaluated the benefit of haptics in virtual reality laparoscopic surgery training of novices. METHODS AND PROCEDURES: The Lap Mentor II (Simbionix, Cleveland, OH) haptic virtual reality simulator was used in the study. Laparoscopic… 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
Telementoring of Endoscopic Suturing Using the Annotation System Between Japan and Thailand
BACKGROUND: Endoscopic surgery has developed dramatically during the past decade due to its many advantages. Endoscopic surgery requires unique new skills that differ from those of open surgery, and therefore, professional education/training is very important. However, since qualified instructors are not necessarily available for teaching this technique, differences in surgical skill level between different areas… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Education / Simulation
Mentorship for Participants in a Laparoscopic Colectomy Course
INTRODUCTION: Despite data suggesting improved outcomes with laparoscopic colectomy (LC), less than 10% of colectomies in the USA are currently performed laparoscopically . One mechanism of incorporating LC into practice is to attend a LC Course (LCC). Post-course mentorship is recommended by SAGES and the ASCRS, in addition to course participation, to encourage adoption of… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Education / Simulation
Single-incision Laparoscopic Surgery (SILS) Versus Standard Laparoscopic Surgery: a Comparison of Performance Using a Surgical Simulator
Introduction: SILS has emerged as a promising minimally invasive surgical approach. However, SILS may not allow the same level of manual dexterity and technical performance compared to standard laparoscopic surgery (LAP). We compare the performance of standardized tasks from the Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery (FLS) using either SILS or LAP techniques. Methods: Medical students, surgical… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Education / Simulation
Portable, Self-practice Laparoscopic Box Trainers Underutilized By Surgical Trainees
Background: Surgical skills training is becoming an integral part of general surgery residency programs. While the RRC and ACGME require access to a skills training laboratory, and the ACS and APDS offer a surgical skills curriculum template, there is no consensus as to what comprises a mandatory curriculum. The TASKit portable laparoscopic simulator (Cincinnati, OH)… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Education / Simulation
Eye Tracking As a Tool to Evaluate Colonoscopy Skill
Background and Object: Colonoscopy requires a high level of both motor skills and spatial cognitive ability. However, few studies have focused on the cognitive factors of colonoscopy skill. This feasibility study investigated whether measurement of eye tracking during colonoscopy is an effective means of objectively evaluating colonoscopy skill level.Methods and Procedures: Observation and manipulation tasks… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Education / Simulation