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

Not Applicable

Withdrawn

• Conditions: Gallstones

• 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.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2006-05
• Study First Submitted: 2007-04-13
• Study First Submitted QC: 2007-04-13
• Study First Posted: 2007-04-17
• Primary Completion: 2008-04
• Study Completion: 2008-04
• Status Verified: 2015-04
• Last Update Submitted: 2015-04-02
• Last Update Posted: 2015-04-06

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• Status: WITHDRAWN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

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Score on Global Outcomes Assessment of Laparoscopic Skills	5 weeks, 10 weeks

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons; 🇺🇸 New York, New York, United States