Is Laparoscopic Simulator Performance Affected by Training Environment?

2011 ◽  
Vol 93 (5) ◽  
pp. 169-172 ◽  
Author(s):  
P Tsim ◽  
E Ferguson ◽  
H-M Carty ◽  
B Baxendale ◽  
R Dhinsa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Patient Safety ◽  
Laparoscopic Surgery ◽  
Basic Skills ◽  
Working Hours ◽  
Surgical Skills ◽  
Operating Theatre ◽  
Training Environment ◽  
Laparoscopic Simulator ◽  
Laparoscopic Techniques

The use of simulators in laparoscopic surgery complements current training with reduced working hours. Trainees can acquire basic skills quickly and efficiently without compromising patient safety. Competence in skills learnt on a simulator has been shown to translate to operating theatre performance. In addition to this, laparoscopic surgeons require new skills since no transfer has been reported between open surgical skills and new laparoscopic techniques. As a result of their numerous advantages, simulators are routinely used as part of training in laparoscopic surgery.

scholarly journals Affordable laparoscopic simulator to acquire basic skills in undergraduate surgery students

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (7) ◽  
pp. 2222
Author(s):  
Rodrigo Banegas-Ruiz ◽  
Juan J. Granados-Romero ◽  
Alan I. Valderrama-Treviño ◽  
Carlos A. Méndez-Celis ◽  
Jesús C. Ceballos-Villalva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Laparoscopic Surgery ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Teaching Strategy ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Basic Skills ◽  
Abdominal Cavity ◽  
Safe Environment ◽  
A Value ◽  
Laparoscopic Simulator ◽  
User Skills

Background: The simulation emerges as an option that allows students to practice in a safe environment, all this in a scenario that resembles the real situation.Methods: We developed a prototype of a low-cost simulator that mimics the dimensions of the abdominal cavity and allows the undergraduate students to acquire the basic skills in minimally invasive surgery.Results: In the 10 competencies evaluated, statistically significant improvement was found in both groups being higher in the students who were trained by our simulator of laparoscopic surgery compared with students who attended surgeries and participated as seconds assistants, taking as reference a value of p ≤0.05.Conclusions: The simulation as new teaching strategy generates a real environment and scenarios that can be recreated in multiple occasions, being able to change depending on the objectives for the acquisition of skills. This simulator gives the user skills for more types of simulation as it progresses in its surgical training.

scholarly journals An integrated laparoscopic simulator (i-Sim™) to develop surgical skills outside the operating theatre: A novel means to improve training facilities in the UK

2008 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 64-70 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paras B. Singh ◽  
Ngiaw K. Saw ◽  
Moeketsi Mokete ◽  
Francis L. Martin ◽  
Shyam S. Matanhelia
Keyword(s):  
Surgical Skills ◽  
Operating Theatre ◽  
Laparoscopic Simulator ◽  
The Uk

Surgeons in the operating theatre: preparing to lead by example

2008 ◽  
Vol 90 (9) ◽  
pp. 306-307
Author(s):  
K Woo
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Patient Safety ◽  
Adverse Events ◽  
Operating Theatre ◽  
Traditional Practices ◽  
Consent Forms ◽  
Operative Site ◽  
Current Climate ◽  
Theatre Staff

Surgeons, anaesthetists and theatre staff have always worked to ensure that no harm comes to their patients, particularly within the operating theatre environment. Patient safety and the prevention of adverse events underlie many of our traditional practices such as the use of identity bracelets, consent forms and marking of the operative site. Perhaps even more so today than ever, unnecessary or avoidable mistakes in the operating theatre cannot be afforded, with the current climate of increasing standards of health care and rising expectations.

Using a dynamic training environment to acquire laparoscopic surgery skill

2009 ◽  
Vol 23 (10) ◽  
pp. 2356-2363 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. K. Bell ◽  
M. Zhou ◽  
S. D. Schwaitzberg ◽  
C. G. L. Cao
Keyword(s):  
Laparoscopic Surgery ◽  
Training Environment

Piloting the ISCP Surgical Skills Assessment: The Wales Deanery Experience

2013 ◽  
Vol 95 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
G Shingler ◽  
J Ansell ◽  
S Goddard ◽  
N Warren ◽  
J Torkington
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Surgical Training ◽  
Surgical Skills ◽  
Operating Theatre ◽  
Skills Assessment ◽  
Surgical Simulators ◽  
Simulation Based

The evidence for using surgical simulators in training and assessment is growing rapidly. A systematic review has demonstrated the validity of different simulators for a range of procedures. Research suggests that skills developed on simulators can be transferred to the operating theatre. The increased interest in simulation comes as a result of the need to streamline surgical training. This is reflected by the numerous simulation-based courses that have become an essential part of modern surgical training.

Training Basic Laparoscopic Surgical Skills with the New Nintendo Wii-U™ Laparoscopic Simulator: Residents Opinion

2016 ◽  
Vol 23 (7) ◽  
pp. S94
Author(s):  
EM Overtoom ◽  
F-W Jansen ◽  
EJ Santbrink ◽  
SE Schraffordt-Koops ◽  
B Veersema ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Surgical Skills ◽  
Nintendo Wii ◽  
Laparoscopic Simulator

Patient safety in the operating theatre

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 25-31
Author(s):  
Katarzyna Tomaszewska ◽  
Dorota Gos
Keyword(s):  
Patient Safety ◽  
Operating Theatre ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Length Of Service ◽  
Operating Theater ◽  
Level Of Education ◽  
Operating Team ◽  
Time Period ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Legal Consequences

Introduction Patient safety in the operating theatre depends on the multi-track activities of the entire medical team. Guaranteeing total patient safety will allow the patient to meet his expectations, will be a source of satisfaction for the whole team, which provides care and treatment, and helps avoid legal consequences. Aim The aim of the study was to investigate which factors, according to the operating team, guarantee patient safety in the time period from the admission to the operating theatre until the transfer to the specialist ward. Material and methods The diagnostic survey method and analysis of literature were used. A propriety questionnaire created by the authors was used in order to verify the hypotheses. Results and Conclusions There were no significant correlations between age, level of education and length of service and the assessment of the impact of other activities on patient’s safety in the operating theatre. Gender and workplace did not significantly influence the evaluation of the significance of other analysed factors. The profession did not significantly differ in the evaluation of the analysed factors for the patient safety in an operating theatre. Compliance with standards and procedures before, during and after the procedure guarantees patient safety in the operating theater to a large extent in the respondents’ opinion.

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