Does Previous Surgical Training Impact the Learning Curve in Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery Lobectomy for Trainees?

2014 ◽  
Vol 64 (04) ◽  
pp. 343-347 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lawrence Okiror ◽  
Karen Harrison-Phipps ◽  
Tom Routledge ◽  
Andrea Billè
Keyword(s):  
Thoracic Surgery ◽  
Learning Curve ◽  
Surgical Training ◽  
Video Assisted Thoracic Surgery ◽  
Video Assisted ◽  
Training Impact

scholarly journals TuThor: an innovative new training model for video-assisted thoracic surgery

2019 ◽  
Vol 30 (3) ◽  
pp. 477-482 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lorenz Domhan ◽  
Jonas Johannink ◽  
Johanna Miller ◽  
Volker Steger ◽  
Albert Linder ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thoracic Surgery ◽  
Surgical Training ◽  
Ex Vivo ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Training Model ◽  
Production Costs ◽  
Human Anatomy ◽  
Adequate Model ◽  
Video Assisted Thoracic Surgery ◽  
Video Assisted

Abstract OBJECTIVES Video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) is a complex technique requiring dedicated surgical training. Platforms for such training are scarce and often rely on the use of live animals, which raises ethical concerns. The objective of this study was to develop a box trainer that is dedicated for VATS training and able to reproduce bleeding scenarios. METHODS The developed Tuebingen Thorax Trainer comprises 5 components that are mounted on a human anatomy-like thoracic cavity containing a porcine organ complex. Any standard thoracoscopic instrument can be used. The organ complex is attached to a perfusion module. We assessed the applicability of the system in four 1-day VATS training courses at the Tuebingen Surgical Training Center. Assessment was performed using a questionnaire handed out to all participants. RESULTS Forty participants have been trained with the Tuebingen Thorax Trainer at our institution since November 2016. Thirty-five (87.5%) participants stated that the Tuebingen Thorax Trainer is an adequate model for VATS training. The ex vivo organ complex was reported to be realistic with regards to the level of detail and scale (76%). A large proportion of participants (27.5%) were experienced with VATS and reported having performed >50 procedures before taking the training course. CONCLUSIONS This new training device allows realistic training for VATS procedures. ‘Stagnant hydrostatic perfusion’ permits simulation of reproducible bleeding scenarios. The device is low in production costs and offers a strong resemblance to the clinical scenario. It reduces the use of animal models and contributes to the efforts in making surgical skills training for VATS more accessible.

Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery to Treat Spinal Deformities: Climbing the Learning Curve

2007 ◽  
Vol 43 (4) ◽  
pp. 199-204
Author(s):  
José Eduardo Rivo Vázquez ◽  
Miguel Ángel Cañizares Carretero ◽  
Eva García Fontán ◽  
Montserrat Blanco Ramos ◽  
Ermitas Varela Ares ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thoracic Surgery ◽  
Learning Curve ◽  
Spinal Deformities ◽  
Video Assisted Thoracic Surgery ◽  
Video Assisted

scholarly journals Video-assisted thoracic surgery lobectomy beyond the learning curve

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
pp. 30-30
Author(s):  
Paolo Lucciarini ◽  
Florian Augustin ◽  
Herbert Maier ◽  
Thomas Schmid
Keyword(s):  
Thoracic Surgery ◽  
Learning Curve ◽  
Video Assisted Thoracic Surgery ◽  
Video Assisted

The learning curve on uniportal video-assisted thoracic surgery: An analysis of proficiency

2020 ◽  
Vol 159 (6) ◽  
pp. 2487-2495.e2 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arthur Vieira ◽  
Etienne Bourdages-Pageau ◽  
Kevin Kennedy ◽  
Paula A. Ugalde
Keyword(s):  
Thoracic Surgery ◽  
Learning Curve ◽  
Video Assisted Thoracic Surgery ◽  
Video Assisted

scholarly journals Optimizing the uniportal video-assisted thoracic surgery learning curve in major lung resection

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
pp. 33-33
Author(s):  
Kajan Mahendran ◽  
Alina Maria Budacan ◽  
Valeria Abiuso ◽  
Diego González-Rivas ◽  
Luis Angel Hernandez-Arenas
Keyword(s):  
Thoracic Surgery ◽  
Learning Curve ◽  
Lung Resection ◽  
Video Assisted Thoracic Surgery ◽  
Video Assisted
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