Effect of Virtual Reality Training by Novices on Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy in a Porcine Model

Columbia University

Overview

This study proposes evaluation of an educational tool, a laparoscopic virtual reality simulator. The purpose of this study is to determine whether training on the LapSim Simulator transfers to improved laparoscopic cholecystectomy operative performance in an animal model.

This is study protocol involves the training and evaluation of general surgery interns on a laparoscopic simulator (LapSim®, Surgical Science Ltd, Göteborg, Sweden, version 3.0.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

Masking

SINGLE

Conditions

Gallstones

Interventions

Virtual reality laparoscopic simulator trainingBEHAVIORAL

The aim of this project is to determine whether a structured approach to teaching laparoscopic skills to beginning surgeons with a virtual reality trainer will improve skills prior to actual operative experience. We aim to show that with the virtual reality trainer, operative skills will be improved and that overall operative time will be decreased.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 65 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Surgical interns (PGY 1) are eligible * Twenty-five (25) participants will comprise this group Exclusion Criteria: * Prior clinical experience with laparoscopic surgery as the assistant surgeon. * Prior simulation training (mechanical, PC-based or otherwise).

Locations (1)

Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons

New York, New York, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Score on Global Outcomes Assessment of Laparoscopic Skills

Time frame: 5 weeks, 10 weeks

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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