Development of a model for laparoscopic cholecystectomy video assisted training. A randomized study

Area of Science:

• Surgical Education
• Minimally Invasive Surgery
• Medical Simulation

Background:

• Traditional surgical training methods are evolving.
• Video-assisted training (VAT) offers a novel approach to surgical education.
• Evaluating the efficacy of VAT in surgical skill acquisition is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

• To determine the benefits of video-assisted training (VAT) for surgical trainees.
• To assess the impact of VAT on the understanding of critical surgical steps and anatomical identification in laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

Main Methods:

• Twelve uncomplicated laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) cases were selected for video analysis.
• Edited video segments highlighted key anatomical structures and critical surgical maneuvers.
• Trainee knowledge was assessed using pre- and post-training tests with a defined scoring system.

Main Results:

• The mean score on pre-teach tests was 33.2 ± 18.0.
• The mean score on post-teach tests significantly increased to 66.7 ± 9.7.
• A statistically significant improvement (p<.00001) was observed in post-training scores.

Conclusions:

• Video-assisted learning (VAL) is a valuable and economical adjunct to existing surgical training.
• Systematic implementation of VAL can enhance surgical trainee competency.
• VAT represents a promising tool for the future of surgical education.