Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

Endoscopic Procedures IV: Sigmoidoscopy and Laproscopy

Endoscopic Procedures IV: Sigmoidoscopy and Laproscopy

Sigmoidoscopy and laparoscopy are distinct medical procedures that enable physicians to internally inspect different parts of the GI tract. Although they serve different purposes, each is essential for diagnosing and, in some cases, treating various medical conditions.
Sigmoidoscopy
Sigmoidoscopy is a diagnostic procedure that uses a flexible sigmoidoscope equipped with a light source and camera to examine the rectum and sigmoid colon. The procedure involves inserting the tube through the anus...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

Identifying quality markers and improvement measures for ward-based surgical care: a semistructured interview study.

American journal of surgery·2015

Same author

Using preoperative imaging for intraoperative guidance: a case of mistaken identity.

The international journal of medical robotics + computer assisted surgery : MRCAS·2015

Same author

The quality narrative in health care.

Lancet (London, England)·2015

Same author

The endoscopy evolution: 'the superscope era'.

Frontline gastroenterology·2015

Same author

A wearable mobility assessment device for total knee replacement: A longitudinal feasibility study.

International journal of surgery (London, England)·2015

Same author

A national incident reporting and learning system in England and Wales, but at what cost?

Expert review of pharmacoeconomics & outcomes research·2015

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: May 26, 2026

Clinical Application of Single-Surgeon, Three-Port, Laparoscopic Resection for Colorectal Cancer with Natural Orifice Specimen Extraction

Clinical Application of Single-Surgeon, Three-Port, Laparoscopic Resection for Colorectal Cancer with Natural Orifice Specimen Extraction

Published on: March 24, 2023

Does previous laparoscopic experience improve ability to perform single-incision laparoscopic surgery?

Trystan Lewis¹, Rajesh Aggarwal, Richard Kwasnicki

¹Department of Cancer and Surgery, Imperial College London, London, UK. t.lewis@imperial.ac.uk

Surgical Endoscopy

|December 20, 2011

Summary

Previous laparoscopic experience significantly improves single-site laparoscopic surgery (SSLS) performance. Novice surgeons struggled with SSLS compared to standard laparoscopic surgery (LAP), indicating a need for updated training curricula.

More Related Videos

Utilizing a 3D Printed Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication Model to Shorten a Resident's Learning Curve

Utilizing a 3D Printed Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication Model to Shorten a Resident's Learning Curve

Published on: August 15, 2025

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: May 26, 2026

Clinical Application of Single-Surgeon, Three-Port, Laparoscopic Resection for Colorectal Cancer with Natural Orifice Specimen Extraction

Clinical Application of Single-Surgeon, Three-Port, Laparoscopic Resection for Colorectal Cancer with Natural Orifice Specimen Extraction

Published on: March 24, 2023

Utilizing a 3D Printed Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication Model to Shorten a Resident's Learning Curve

Utilizing a 3D Printed Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication Model to Shorten a Resident's Learning Curve

Published on: August 15, 2025

Area of Science:

Minimally Invasive Surgery
Surgical Education
Surgical Skill Assessment

Background:

Single-site laparoscopic surgery (SSLS) is a less invasive alternative to standard laparoscopic surgery (LAP).
The influence of prior laparoscopic experience on SSLS proficiency remains unclear.
This study investigates how laparoscopic experience impacts SSLS performance.

Purpose of the Study:

To assess the effect of surgeons' prior laparoscopic experience on their performance in single-site laparoscopic surgery tasks.
To evaluate the construct validity of SSLS tasks within the Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery (FLS) curriculum.
To determine if current laparoscopic training adequately prepares surgeons for SSLS.

Main Methods:

18 surgeons (12 novice, 4 intermediate, 2 expert) performed four FLS tasks using both LAP and SSLS approaches in a randomized crossover design.
Performance was assessed using standardized FLS metrics and dexterity analysis via the Imperial College Surgical Assessment Device.
Data were analyzed to compare performance between novice, intermediate, and expert groups, and between LAP and SSLS approaches.

Main Results:

Novice surgeons performed significantly better with LAP than SSLS for precision cutting and intracorporeal suture tasks.
For peg transfer and endoloop tasks, novices were faster and more dexterous with LAP, but error rates were similar.
Intermediate and expert surgeons showed no significant performance differences between LAP and SSLS approaches for any task.

Conclusions:

Prior laparoscopic experience is crucial for successful SSLS task performance.
The complexity of SSLS challenges the construct validity of some FLS tasks.
Current laparoscopic surgical training may be insufficient for effectively teaching SSLS techniques.