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Cadaveric surgery in core gynaecology training: a feasibility study.
Chou Phay Lim1, Mark Roberts2, Tony Chalhoub2
11Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 4LP UK.
Gynecological Surgery
|February 2, 2018
Summary
Fresh frozen cadaver training for obstetrics and gynaecology trainees significantly improved surgical confidence. This hands-on approach enhanced self-efficacy, suggesting its value over virtual reality simulators.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Surgical Training
- Gynecologic Surgery
Background:
- Fresh frozen cadaver training is a proposed alternative to virtual reality simulators for laparoscopy training.
- Evaluating the feasibility and impact of cadaveric surgical training on surgical confidence is crucial.
- Obstetrics and gynaecology (OB/GYN) trainees require effective skill development methods.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the feasibility of 1-day cadaveric surgical training for OB/GYN trainees.
- To explore the relationship between cadaveric surgical training and surgical confidence.
- To evaluate trainee perceptions of cadaveric surgical training.
Main Methods:
- Two 1-day cadaveric training sessions were conducted for OB/GYN trainees.
- Seven defined surgical skills were covered during the training.
- Quantitative (confidence scores) and qualitative (questionnaires) methods were used to assess confidence.
Main Results:
- Participants reported a consistent improvement in surgical confidence post-training.
- Qualitative analysis revealed themes of self-concept, social persuasion, and task stability.
- Trainees universally found the cadaveric training experience positive.
Conclusions:
- Procedure-specific cadaveric surgical training is pragmatically feasible alongside clinical training.
- Cadaveric training may enhance surgical self-confidence and efficacy in trainees.
- Further research with larger populations is recommended to generalize findings.
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