How Do We Make Decsions Regarding Cancer Management?
INTRODUCTION This study aims to: (1) to examine how clinicians in the United Kingdom make decisions related to cancer, and (2) to identify need for support for such decisions. Involvement of patients in medical decision making process is becoming increasingly important within the current healthcare system. The paternalistic model (in which decisions are made for… Continue Reading
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- Education / Simulation
Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery Training Course: The Next Step in Surgical Education
Introduction:Surgical education must constantly strive to keep pace with the most current methods of surgical practice. In recent years, laparoscopic surgery has completely revolutionized the field of surgery, forever changing the face of surgical practice. Over just a short period of time, its techniques have become so advanced and applications so vast that it has… Continue Reading
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Playing Nintendo® Wii™ Improves Virtual Reality Laparoscopic Simulator Performance
Background: Video games have been shown to improve eye-hand coordination, spatial visualization, manual dexterity, and rapid mental processing, which are important in the acquisition of laparoscopic skills. The primary goal of this study was to determine whether or not playing a Nintendo® Wii™ video game (VG) would improve virtual reality (VR) laparoscopic surgery simulator performance.… Continue Reading
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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
The Impact of a Mentor on the Early Learning Curve in Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery
INTRODUCTION The aim was to systematically review the literature and determine the impact of a mentor on the conversion rates and outcome data of trainee cases.The best way to ensure safe, effective reproducible training for laparoscopic colorectal surgery (LCS) is unknown. The traditional “master-apprentice” model for learning surgery is gradually being replaced by alternative training… Continue Reading
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- Education / Simulation
Measuring Performance Using the Goals-incisional Hernia Module (goals-ih)
Introduction – The Global Operative Assessment of Laparoscopic Skills (GOALS) is a valid and reliable measure of basic laparoscopic skills in the operating room. GOALS-Incisional Hernia module (GOALS-IH) was developed by expert surgeons to evaluate performance of specific skills required for laparoscopic incisional hernia repair (LIHR). The purpose of this study was to assess the… Continue Reading
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- Education / Simulation
Laparoscopic Appendectomy Is Feasible and Safe in Surgical Training
Introduction: The management of acute appendicitis (AA), despite the controversy surrounding it, is having constant increase to minimal access surgery. The discussions focused on the advantages of this type of surgery, throughout the specialized literature, are usually based on reports of procedures performed by well-trained surgeons, rather than resident surgeons. To determine if laparoscopic appendectomy… Continue Reading
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Improving Surgical Training; the Use of Feedback to Reduce Errors and Improve Retention During a Simulated Surgical Procedure
Introduction: It is known that feedback enhances the learning process, although the optimal type and frequency of feedback is not established. The ProMIS hand-assisted laparoscopic colectomy (HALC) simulator uses a combination of virtual reality (VR) and and physical models of intra-abdominal organs to simulate a left-sided hemicolectomy. It can be used to train surgeons to… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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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
Web Based Tele-simulation Training
Introduction: Since the advent of modern surgical training, surgeons have acquired their skills and dexterity through a prolonged training process of internship, residency, and fellowship. Due to resident work-hour limitations, surgical residents have fewer opportunities than ever to directly participate in operations and acquire surgical skills. Simulation, most notably in the laparoscopic arena, has served… Continue Reading
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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
Surgeon Impressions and Technical Difficulty Associated with Laparo-endoscopic Single-site Surgery (less): A Sages Learning Center Study
Introduction: Interest in Laparo-Endoscopic Single-Site Surgery (LESS) is rapidly growing amongst surgeons. The purpose of this study was to characterize current surgeon impressions about LESS and to determine the relative difficulty of performing a simulated LESS task.Methods: This study was conducted at the 2009 SAGES Learning Center. Participants (n=56) were asked to complete pre-test and… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Education / Simulation
The Impact of Verbal Guidance on Laparoscopic Skills Training and Multi-tasking Performance
Introduction: Evidence from studies of implicit motor learning suggest that advantages accrue from discouraging the build up of verbal knowledge about the movements that constitute a skill. The advantages include performance that is impervious to demands present in challenging task environments (e.g., stress, fatigue or multi-tasking). The objective of the study was to examine the… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Education / Simulation