Effect of Virtual Reality Training by Novices on Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy in a Porcine Model
Not Applicable
Withdrawn
- Conditions
- Gallstones
- Interventions
- Behavioral: Virtual reality laparoscopic simulator training
- Registration Number
- NCT00460980
- Lead Sponsor
- Columbia University
- Brief Summary
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.
- Detailed Description
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.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- WITHDRAWN
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- Not specified
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).
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- SINGLE_GROUP
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description Virtual reality laparoscopic simulator Virtual reality laparoscopic simulator training Virtual reality laparoscopic simulator training: Residents will participate in a structured approach to teaching laparoscopic skills to beginning surgeons with a virtual reality trainer will improve skills prior to actual operative experience.
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Score on Global Outcomes Assessment of Laparoscopic Skills 5 weeks, 10 weeks
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons
🇺🇸New York, New York, United States