2013
EMSS 2013 Proceeding
Laparoscopic skills simulator: a gradual structured training program for acquiring laparoscopic abilities
Authors: Marco Frascio, Marco Sguanci, Francesca Mandolfino, Marco Gaudina, Edoardo Bellanti
Abstract
Aim of this study is to investigate the importance of acquiring basic and avdanced laparoscopic skills with a virtual reality low cost simulator in laparoscopic general surgery.We considered six basic skills and five advanced skills.The first exercises are related to the acquisition of tasks which allow students to reach basic gestures competences. In the second phase students will perform complex drills acquiring a correct gesture in the use of specific instruments. We developed a standardized, graduated and evidence-based curriculum.The team designed a new software able to handle the training task, creating a virtual interface based on the concept "student - exercise â?? evaluation".The results are â??attended resultsâ?? because the data analysis will be possible only after a period of testing of the simulator on different samples of students. Referring to experience from other scientific groups, we expect significant results in terms of: reduction of learning time, better dexterity and ability to intervention in case of procedural errors.
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