Simulation-based laparoscopic surgical training
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: Physical training group: 6-week semi-supervised resistance and mobility exercise program (two 30-min sessions per week).
Group 2: Control group: maintained usual physical activity with no str
Sponsors
Nantes Université – CHU Nantes
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Obstetrics and gynecology residents (1st to 6th semester) working at Nantes University Hospital; no prior experience with laparoscopic suturing tasks.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: History of neurological, cardiovascular, or musculoskeletal disorder; pregnancy; regular sports practice or physical therapy within the 3 months preceding the study.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Laparoscopic suturing performance assessed using the total score on the LapSim® virtual reality simulator (SUTT task), measured at pre-test (Week 0) and post-test (Week 7), following a 90-min occupational protocol. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| (1) Muscle electromyography (EMG) activity (trapezius, deltoid, biceps brachii, rectus abdominis) during simulated surgery; (2) Postural control (center of pressure displacement) via a force platform; (3) Perceived surgical workload assessed with the SURG-TLX questionnaire; (4) Lower-limb and upper-limb muscle strength assessed by 5-repetition maximum (5RM) test for hip flexors, knee extensors, shoulder flexors, and elbow flexors. | — |
Countries
France
Contacts
Public ContactVincent Dochez
Nantes Université – CHU Nantes
Outcome results
None listed