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Preliminary validation of the Simulap(®) physical simulator and its assessment system for laparoscopic surgery.
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PMID:  22078308     Owner:  NLM     Status:  Publisher    
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INTRODUCTION: Our aim is to assess the face and content validities of the physical simulator Simulap(®), as well as the construct validity of its assessment method. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Five novice surgeons (G1) and five experts (G2) performed seven basic tasks and one suturing exercise on Simulap(®), which were assessed through an exam based on mistakes and performance time. Face and content validations were carried out by novice surgeons and expert surgeons, respectively. Both validations consisted of a questionnaire graded on a five-point scale about the Simulap(®) and its tasks. Construct validity of the assessment system was determined by comparing the scores of both groups. RESULTS: Surgeons rated the Simulap(®) simulator and its training program positively, obtaining an average score of 4±1.1 for G1 and of 4.9±0.6 for G2. G2 considered training on Simulap(®) very useful for the training of residents and surgeons, obtaining a maximum score of 5. G2 outperformed G1 in all task scores, with statistically significant differences in the eye-hand coordination (G1: 52.2±6.7 vs. G2: 39.6±6.5; P=.027), dissection (G1: 301.8±100.2 vs. G2: 150.8±66.7; P=.028) and suturing exercises (G1: 258.5±87.0 vs. G2: 108.4±20.2; P=.009). CONCLUSIONS: The assessment method for Simulap(®) is able to distinguish different levels of experience in laparoscopic surgery. Furthermore, this simulator showed a great acceptance by surgeons for the learning of basic skills.
Authors:
Silvia Enciso Sanz; Francisco Miguel Sánchez Margallo; Idoia Díaz-Güemes Martín-Portugués; Jesús Usón Gargallo
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Publication Detail:
Type:  JOURNAL ARTICLE     Date:  2011-11-9
Journal Detail:
Title:  Cirugia espanola     Volume:  -     ISSN:  1578-147X     ISO Abbreviation:  -     Publication Date:  2011 Nov 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-11-14     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  1254104     Medline TA:  Cir Esp     Country:  -    
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Languages:  ENG; SPA     Pagination:  -     Citation Subset:  -    
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Copyright © 2011 AEC. Published by Elsevier Espana. All rights reserved.
Affiliation:
Unidad de Laparoscopia, Centro de Cirugía de Mínima Invasión Jesús Usón, Cáceres, España.
Vernacular Title:
Validación preliminar del simulador físico Simulap(®) y de su sistema de evaluación para cirugía laparoscópica.
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