Telesimulation in Africa: An Effective Method for Teaching the Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery in Developing Countries
Introduction: Several challenges exist with laparoscopic skills training in developing countries including long travel distances required by mentors for onsite teaching. Telesimulation (TS) is a novel concept that uses the internet to link simulators between an instructor and trainee in different locations. The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of telesimulation for… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Education / Simulation
Testing Construct Validity for a Virtual Reality Colonoscopy Simulator: Module Matters
Background: The use of simulation for competency assessment requires validation of the simulation’s performance metrics. This study was designed to assess whether the Simbionix GI Mentor II® virtual reality simulator metrics could differentiate endoscopists with varying clinical experience using modules of increasing clinical complexity (known-groups construct validity). Methods: 20 subjects were classified into two groups… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Education / Simulation
The effect of videogame “warm-up” on performance of LS surgery tasks
Introduction: “Warming up” before performing a skill can lead to early and sustained excellence. Performing procedures in the laparoscopic arena requires special training to perform at a superior level. Our previous studies suggest that videogame play is associated with superior laparoscopic performance (1), so we investigated whether surgeons benefited from practicing video games immediately before… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Education / Simulation
The Healthy Culture of Competition
In August 2008 the American Board of Surgeons announced new requirements for general surgery residents seeking board certification that will be implemented beginning July 2009. All residents in the class of 2009-10 and later will have to complete the Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery (FLS) certification in addition to the current necessary certifications in ACLS and… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Education / Simulation
The Impact of Modeling on Laparoscopic Skill Performance
Introduction:Modeling is a cognitive process during which the trainee encodes information about a skill during observation. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of modeling on laparoscopic skill performance. Methods: Twenty-four medical students with no prior laparoscopic experience participated in the study. Participants viewed an instructional video of a laparoscopic skill mimicking… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Education / Simulation
The Martian Chronicles: Surgical Care 100 Million Miles From Home….
Despite rigorous health screening in astronaut crews, there are a number of conditions that may occur during long duration, exploration class spaceflight. The risk of abdominal conditions requiring surgical intervention is not clear, yet submarine and polar base experiences suggest contingency planning is warranted. While radio communication time delay is only 2 seconds to the… Continue Reading
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- Education / Simulation
The Newly Developed Endoscopic Surgical Skill Assessment System – Evaluation of Scope Position Changes Task Performance –
INTRODUCTION:Equipment of operating theater is very important, especially in endoscopic surgery. It is well known that location of image display was influencing perceptual processing and endoscopic manipulation. The aim of this study is to evaluate whether difficulties of task performances in endoscopic surgery will be changed or not by scope position.METHODS AND PROCEDURES:The expert surgeon… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Education / Simulation
The Role of an Endscopic Surgical Skill Qualification Holder of the Japan Society for Endscopic Surgery on Education of Laparoscopy-Assisted Distal Gastrectomy.
Background and aim) Laparoscopy-assisted distal gastrectomy (LADG) has been widely accepted because of its minimum invasiveness. However, it is difficult to develop the techniques of LADG. Recently, skill qualification system of the Japan Society for Endscopic Surgery is established, and prevalence and progress of techniques is preceded. The aim of this study is to evaluate… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Education / Simulation
Use of a Low-cost, High Fidelity, Laparoscopic Ventral Hernia Simulator to Assess Intra-operative Decision Making
Objective – Previous studies using simulation technology have largely focused on technical skills. The objective of this study was to assess the usefulness of a newly developed laparoscopic ventral hernia (LVH) simulator to assess intra-operative decision making. Methods – Participants included fourth year surgical residents attending a two day laparoscopic hernia course. The materials included… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Education / Simulation
Validation of a Virtual Reality Trainer for the Endostitch Device
VALIDATION OF A VIRTUAL REALITY TRAINER FOR THE AUTOSUTURE ™ ENDOSTITCH™ DEVICE. Lee, C, Kurenov S, Punak S, Cendan J. University of Florida College of Medicine. Objective: The Endostitch ™ device (Covidien, CT) is difficult to learn. In particular, the handle requires the use of a toggle which is unique in this instrument. We have… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Education / Simulation
Validity of Using the Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery (fls) Program to Assess Laparoscopic Competence Among Gynecologists
Introduction: The Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery (FLS) program has been accepted as a valid tool for assessment of basic laparoscopic skills among general surgeons. This study is designed to investigate the validity of using the FLS program for assessing cognitive and psychomotor laparoscopic skills among gynecologists. Methods: A total of 45 gynecologists with variable surgical… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Education / Simulation
Venous Air Embolism: Preventing a Laparoscopic Phenomenon?
IntroductionVenous air embolism (VAE) is a rare but potentially devastating complication of laparoscopic surgery. The patient outcomes from VAE are poor with a reported 50% mortality and the event represents a significant risk of malpractice risk exposure for hospitals and physicians. The infrequent occurrence and severity of this event make it a perfect target for… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Education / Simulation
What Is the Cost Associated with the Implementation of the Fls-program Into a General Surgery Residency?
Introduction: The Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery (FLS) program was designed to teach the physiology, fundamental knowledge, and technical skills required in basic laparoscopic surgery. Under the auspices of SAGES and industry support the program was recently made available to all US general surgery training programs. Nevertheless, the implementation cost of the program is unknown. The… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Education / Simulation