Video Tutorials Increase Precision in Minimally Invasive Surgery Training - a Prospective Randomised Trial and...

Area of Science:

• Surgical Education
• Medical Simulation
• Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS)

Background:

• Simulation-based practice is crucial for minimally invasive surgery (MIS) training.
• Limited personnel resources for training hinder effective simulation-based practice.
• Video tutorials offer a potential solution to resource limitations in MIS training.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the effect of comprehensive video tutorials on MIS training and skill improvement.
• To compare the efficacy of standard instructional videos versus comprehensive video tutorials.

Main Methods:

• A prospective randomized trial involving 24 MIS novices.
• Participants were assigned to standard (Group A) or comprehensive video tutorials (Group B).
• Performance was assessed using MISTELS and GOALS scores on standardized tasks and MIS cholecystectomy simulations.

Main Results:

• Group B showed significantly improved precision in task #2 (p < 0.001).
• Overall GOALS scores improved significantly from 12.9 to 18.9 (p < 0.001).
• A trend towards better MISTELS scores was observed in Group B upon follow-up.

Conclusions:

• Standardized, comprehensive video tutorials significantly enhance precision in MIS training.
• Frequent engagement with video tutorials should be integrated into MIS curricula.
• This approach can effectively address limitations in training personnel and resources.