Laparoscopic Training
Conditions
Brief summary
Comparison of laparoscopic training simulator v use of eye patch (to simulate loss of dept perception) to investigate acquisition of laparoscopic skills.
Detailed description
Healthy volunteers who are laparoscopic novices will perform four validated laparoscopic training exercises on both the laparoscopic computerized trainer and on a simple box trainer with an eye patch. Novices will be allowed to familiarize themselves with the laparoscopic instruments and will be shown short video clips to demonstrate tasks. They then will have five minutes to complete each of the four tasks. They will return 1-2 weeks later to complete the same process on the alternative training method. All participants will complete the tasks on both the computerized lap simulator and the box trainer.
Interventions
DEVICEComputerized Laparoscopic Trainer
Gold standard laparoscopic trainer using simulated computerized equipment.
DEVICEBox trainer with eye patch
Simple, cost effective box trainer, with loss of dept perception achieved with use of eye patch
Sponsors
University of Nottingham
Study design
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
20 Years to 40 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Laparoscopic Novices * 20-40 years * All genders
Exclusion criteria
* Previous laparoscopic surgical experience
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Time to completion of laparoscopic tasks. | 5 minutes |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed