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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Surgical Training
  • Simulation Technology

Background:

  • Simulation is crucial for surgical education, with diverse laparoscopic simulators available.
  • Optimal simulator choice for specific trainee populations remains unclear.
  • This study identifies predictors for acquiring basic surgical skills on two distinct laparoscopic simulators.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess predictors of basic surgical skills acquisition.
  • To compare skills acquisition on Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery (FLS) and LapSim simulators.
  • To inform simulator selection for surgical trainees.

Main Methods:

  • 370 participants were randomized to FLS or LapSim simulators.
  • Proficiency acquisition (attempts needed) was recorded.
  • Demographic data and surgical experience were correlated with performance.

Main Results:

  • Surgical experience positively impacted skills acquisition on both simulators.
  • Gender influenced LapSim performance (men faster than women).
  • Gaming >1 hr/week benefited FLS but hindered LapSim; manual dexterity tasks impacted FLS scores.

Conclusions:

  • Demographic factors differentially affect skills acquisition rates on simulators.
  • Simulator choice should consider trainee characteristics for effective surgical education.
  • Findings guide the selection of appropriate laparoscopic simulators for diverse trainee groups.