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Review
. 2014 Dec 12;7(2):310-27.
doi: 10.5539/gjhs.v7n2p310.

Randomized controlled trials: a systematic review of laparoscopic surgery and simulation-based training

Allison A Vanderbilt  1 , Amelia C Grover, Nicholas J Pastis, Moshe Feldman, Deborah Diaz Granados, Lydia K Murithi, Arch G Mainous 3rd
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Randomized controlled trials: a systematic review of laparoscopic surgery and simulation-based training

Allison A Vanderbilt et al. Glob J Health Sci. .

Abstract

Introduction: This systematic review was conducted to analyze the impact and describe simulation-based training and the acquisition of laparoscopic surgery skills during medical school and residency programs.

Methods: This systematic review focused on the published literature that used randomized controlled trials to examine the effectiveness of simulation-based training to develop laparoscopic surgery skills. Searching PubMed from the inception of the databases to May 1, 2014 and specific hand journal searches identified the studies. This current review of the literature addresses the question of whether laparoscopic simulation translates the acquisition of surgical skills to the operating room (OR).

Results: This systematic review of simulation-based training and laparoscopic surgery found that specific skills could be translatable to the OR. Twenty-one studies reported learning outcomes measured in five behavioral categories: economy of movement (8 studies); suturing (3 studies); performance time (13 studies); error rates (7 studies), and global rating (7 studies).

Conclusion: Simulation-based training can lead to demonstrable benefits of surgical skills in the OR environment. This review suggests that simulation-based training is an effective way to teach laparoscopic surgery skills, increase translation of laparoscopic surgery skills to the OR, and increase patient safety; however, more research should be conducted to determine if and how simulation can become apart of surgical curriculum.

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