Assessment of a new kind of surgical simulator. The physical surgical simulator

• Main Author: Cruz,José Arnaldo Shiomi da
• Publication Date: 2018
• Other Authors: Miranda,André Filipe, Costa,Lucas Evangelista da, Azevedo,Rafael Ulysses de, Reis,Sabrina Thalita dos, Srougi,Miguel, Passerotti,Carlo Camargo
• Format: Article
• Language: eng
• Source: Acta Cirúrgica Brasileira (Online)
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• topic: Laparoscopy; Training; Education, Medical

Abstract Purpose: To evaluate whether the use of the physical surgical simulator may benefit the development of laparoscopic skills. Methods: Ten medical students were divided into two groups: the first one performed ten weekly training sessions with a physical surgical simulator - ETX A2 LAP and, afterwards, one laparoscopic cholecystectomy in a porcine model, while the second group performed only a laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Both groups were compared regarding bleeding, total surgical time, time to perform each surgical step and qualitative parameters, based on a previously validated tool. Results: There was no difference in any of the evaluated parameters. Conclusion: We did not find any evidence of benefit in the use of the physical simulator for surgical performance in medical students.