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This study introduces a reproducible method for assessing laparoscopic skills using trigonometry to optimize instrument placement. This approach ensures objective evaluation of surgical technique on various training platforms.

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Area of Science:

Surgical Education
Medical Simulation
Biomechanical Engineering

Background:

Existing laparoscopic skill evaluation methods lack reproducibility due to insufficient configuration details.
A novel method is presented for reproducible assessment of surgical laparoscopic technique.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a tool for reproducible assessment of surgical laparoscopic technique.
To provide objective criteria for evaluating laparoscopic skills based on instrument configuration.

Main Methods:

Instrument positions on a laparoscopic training platform were modeled using triangles.
Basic trigonometry was applied to objectively determine distances between working ports, optical port, and surgical target.
Key parameters analyzed include working angles, instrument lengths, and target depth.

Main Results:

The optimal training platform configuration is dependent on working angles, instrument lengths, and surgical target depth.
Demonstrated that certain instrument distances, angles, and positions are suboptimal for effective laparoscopy.
Identified inappropriate configurations that hinder satisfactory laparoscopic performance.

Conclusions:

Trigonometric principles enable precise and objective determination of ideal working port and optical placement.
The method's reliance on established laparoscopic performance parameters ensures generalizability across platforms and procedures.
This approach facilitates consistent and quantitative evaluation of laparoscopic skills.