Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Computer-simulated Training for Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

Authors

Tai-Wai Chin
Hsin-Lin Tsai
Chin-Su Liu
Wei-Shong Chen
Cho-Yu Chan
Chou-Fu Wei

Abstract

Purpose: Computer-simulated devices are becoming popular as part of laparoscopy training. The aim of this study was to evaluate the transferability of skills learned from simulated instruments. Methods: Ten students (group A) practiced laparoscopic skills using a computer- simulator (Lapmentor), while another ten students (group B) were allowed to watch only. Both groups then performed the cholecystectomy procedure in training boxes using a gallbladder model. The procedures were recorded by DVD recorder and evaluated by two independent experienced surgeons. Results: The group A students took less time for the operation, had fewer gallbladder perforations and/or cystic duct/artery injuries, and had a higher overall performance score than tile group B students. Conclusion: Computer simulated training was effective in this study. This kind of training should be able to reduce the need to use training boxes.

First Page

30

Last Page

35

DOI

10.6145/jme.200803_12(1).0004

Recommended Citation

Chin, Tai-Wai; Tsai, Hsin-Lin; Liu, Chin-Su; Chen, Wei-Shong; Chan, Cho-Yu; and Wei, Chou-Fu (2008) "Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Computer-simulated Training for Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy," Journal of Medical Education: Vol. 12: Iss. 1, Article 4.
DOI: [https://doi.org/]10.6145/jme.200803_12(1).0004
Available at: https://jme.researchcommons.org/journal/vol12/iss1/4