scholarly journals Device model for training of laparoscopic surgical skills

2015 ◽  
Vol 42 (6) ◽  
pp. 418-420 ◽  
Author(s):  
Renan Silva Couto ◽  
Andrea da Costa Veloso ◽  
Fatima Gurgel Antunes ◽  
Renato Ferrari ◽  
Rhycktielle Gladysman Ferrer Carneiro
Keyword(s):  
Cost Model ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Surgical Skills ◽  
Device Model ◽  
Model Device

The authors present a especially constructed, lightweight, collapsible, portable and low cost model device for skills training in laparoscopic.

scholarly journals LOW-COST SIMULATOR ASSEMBLY FOR 3-DIMENSIONAL VIDEOSURGERY TRAINING

2018 ◽  
Vol 31 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Carlos Magno Queiroz da CUNHA ◽  
Douglas Marques Ferreira de LIMA ◽  
Francisco Julimar Correia de MENEZES
Keyword(s):  
Low Cost ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Surgical Skills ◽  
3D Video ◽  
Training Methods ◽  
3 Dimensional ◽  
Set Up ◽  
Undergraduate Programs ◽  
Advanced Courses

ABSTRACT Background: Three-dimensional videosurgery is already a reality worldwide. The trainee program for this procedure should be done initially and preferably in simulators. Aim: Assemble low-cost simulator for three-dimensional videosurgery training. Methods: The simulator presented here was mounted in two parts, base and glasses. After, several stations can be inserted into the simulator for skills training in videosurgery. Results: It was possible to set up three dimensional (3D) video simulations with low cost. It has proved to be easy to assemble and allows the training surgeon of various video surgical skills. Conclusion: This equipment may be used in undergraduate programs and advanced courses for residents and surgeons. The acrylic box allows the visualization of the task executed by the tutor and even by other experienced students.

scholarly journals Low-Cost Model for Laparoscopic Appendicectomy in a Webcam Simulator

2010 ◽  
Vol 92 (4) ◽  
pp. 122-125 ◽  
Author(s):  
JC Oliver ◽  
NJ Carty ◽  
C Wakefield
Keyword(s):  
Cost Model ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Surgical Skills ◽  
Laparoscopic Appendicectomy ◽  
Laparoscopic Procedure ◽  
Rapid Progression ◽  
Surgical Trainee

Rapid progression of surgical technologies over the last 30 years has led to considerable attention to the teaching and evaluation of surgical skills. The laparoscopic appendicectomy (LA) is often the first laparoscopic procedure performed unsupervised by a surgical trainee and it can be a useful training operation. However, there is little published literature regarding simulations to teach this procedure.

scholarly journals Addressing gaps in surgical skills training by means of low-cost simulation at Muhimbili University in Tanzania

2009 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephanie Taché ◽  
Naboth Mbembati ◽  
Nell Marshall ◽  
Frank Tendick ◽  
Charles Mkony ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Low Cost ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Surgical Skills ◽  
Surgical Skills Training ◽  
Cost Simulation

scholarly journals Urban Air Quality Modeling Using Low-Cost Sensor Network and Data Assimilation in the Aburrá Valley, Colombia

Atmosphere ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 91
Author(s):  
Santiago Lopez-Restrepo ◽  
Andres Yarce ◽  
Nicolás Pinel ◽  
O.L. Quintero ◽  
Arjo Segers ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Air Quality ◽  
Data Assimilation ◽  
Transport Model ◽  
Cost Model ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Model Performance ◽  
Monitoring Network ◽  
Correlation Factor ◽  
Chemical Transport Model ◽  
High Quality

The use of low air quality networks has been increasing in recent years to study urban pollution dynamics. Here we show the evaluation of the operational Aburrá Valley’s low-cost network against the official monitoring network. The results show that the PM2.5 low-cost measurements are very close to those observed by the official network. Additionally, the low-cost allows a higher spatial representation of the concentrations across the valley. We integrate low-cost observations with the chemical transport model Long Term Ozone Simulation-European Operational Smog (LOTOS-EUROS) using data assimilation. Two different configurations of the low-cost network were assimilated: using the whole low-cost network (255 sensors), and a high-quality selection using just the sensors with a correlation factor greater than 0.8 with respect to the official network (115 sensors). The official stations were also assimilated to compare the more dense low-cost network’s impact on the model performance. Both simulations assimilating the low-cost model outperform the model without assimilation and assimilating the official network. The capability to issue warnings for pollution events is also improved by assimilating the low-cost network with respect to the other simulations. Finally, the simulation using the high-quality configuration has lower error values than using the complete low-cost network, showing that it is essential to consider the quality and location and not just the total number of sensors. Our results suggest that with the current advance in low-cost sensors, it is possible to improve model performance with low-cost network data assimilation.

scholarly journals In Response to COVID-19: Current Trends in Orthopaedic Surgery Sports Medicine Fellowships

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 232596712098700
Author(s):  
Jordan L. Liles ◽  
Richard Danilkowicz ◽  
Jeffrey R. Dugas ◽  
Marc Safran ◽  
Dean Taylor ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sports Medicine ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Surgical Skills ◽  
Human Interaction ◽  
Third Party ◽  
Service Needs ◽  
Case Volume ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sports Coverage

Background: The COVID-19 (SARS-COV-2) pandemic has brought unprecedented challenges to the health care system and education models. The reduction in case volume, transition to remote learning, lack of sports coverage opportunities, and decreased clinical interactions have had an immediate effect on orthopaedic sports medicine fellowship programs. Purpose/Hypothesis: Our purpose was to gauge the response to the pandemic from a sports medicine fellowship education perspective. We hypothesized that (1) the COVID-19 pandemic has caused a significant change in training programs, (2) in-person surgical skills training and didactic learning would be substituted with virtual learning, and (3) hands-on surgical training and case numbers would decrease and the percentage of fellows graduating with skill levels commensurate with graduation would decrease. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Methods: In May 2020, a survey was sent to the fellowship directors of all 90 orthopaedic sports medicine fellowships accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education; it included questions on program characteristics, educational lectures, and surgical skills. A total of 37 completed surveys (41%) were returned, all of which were deidentified. Responses were compiled and saved on a closed, protected institutional server. Results: In a majority of responding programs (89%), fellows continued to participate in the operating room. Fellows continued with in-person clinical visits in 65% of programs, while 51% had their fellows participate in telehealth visits. Fellows were “redeployed” to help triage and assist with off-service needs in 21% of programs compared with 65% of resident programs having residents rotate off service. Regarding virtual education, 78% of programs have used or are planning to use platforms offered by medical societies, and 49% have used or are planning to use third-party independent education platforms. Of the 37 programs, 30 reported no in-person lectures or meetings, and there was a sharp decline in the number of programs participating in cadaver laboratories (n = 10; 27%) and industry courses (n = 6; 16%). Conclusion: Virtual didactic and surgical education and training as well as telehealth will play a larger role in the coming year than in the past. There are effects to fellows’ exposure to sports coverage and employment opportunities. The biggest challenge will be how to maintain the element of human interaction and connect with patients and trainees at a time when social distancing is needed to curb the spread of COVID-19.

scholarly journals 934 Remote one-to-one virtual surgical skills training: Evolving the delivery of operative skills training in the UK

2021 ◽  
Vol 108 (Supplement_2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Christian Asher ◽  
Ibrahim Ibrahim ◽  
Eyfrossini Katsarma
Keyword(s):  
Surgical Training ◽  
Wound Closure ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Training Programme ◽  
Surgical Skills ◽  
Wound Closure Techniques ◽  
Surgical Skills Training ◽  
Speciality Training ◽  
One To One

Abstract Introduction COVID-19 has had an unprecedented effect on surgical training, including prerequisite entry-level courses to speciality training. We describe the implementation of a virtual, one-to-one training programme aimed at the acquisition and retention of operative skills. Methods Enrolment commenced 8th May 2020 for wound closure techniques or an extended programme including tendon repairs, delivered by Specialist Registrars in Plastic Surgery using Zoom® (v. 5.0.5) via mobile device. Participant feedback was collected retrospectively using a 5-point scale following course completion. Results 5 participants completed the wound closure programme, and 3 the extended programme, over an average of 5 weeks, with 2 sessions per week. 5 participants were male, 3 female and were of the following grades: 2 CT2, 4 FY2, 1 FY1 and 1 medical student. A total of 103.5 hours of training was recorded to 7 September 2020. Participants reported that all virtual skills taught were readily transferable to the theatre environment. Following the course, all participants felt confident to complete the skills learnt independently, rating the course as excellent. Conclusions The COVID-19 crisis has placed insurmountable obstacles in the face of surgical training. With further validation, we aim to develop surgical skills training with virtual, easily reproducible, cost-effective, trainee centred programmes.

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