Video Coaching Improving Contemporary Technical and Nontechnical Ability in Laparoscopic Education

Area of Science:

• Surgical Education
• Medical Simulation
• Surgical Skills Training

Background:

• Video coaching (VC) systems are emerging tools in surgical education.
• The effectiveness of VC for laparoscopic surgery training requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

• To compare the educational impact of VC versus conventional teaching (CT) on technical and nontechnical skills in laparoscopic surgery.

Main Methods:

• A prospective randomized study involving 16 surgical residents.
• Participants were assigned to either VC or CT groups.
• Surgical skills assessed using Objective Structured Assessment of Technical Skills (OSATS) and Global Operation Assessment of Laparoscopic Skills (GOALS). Nontechnical skills evaluated by Non-Technical Skills for Surgeons (NOTSS) and self-efficacy questionnaires (SEQs).

Main Results:

• Post-training, the VC group showed significantly higher gains in OSATS scores (p=0.009) and NOTSS scores (p=0.015) compared to the CT group.
• The VC group also reported higher self-efficacy (SEQ scores, p=0.018).
• Pre-training scores were comparable between groups.

Conclusions:

• Video coaching offers a more accessible and effective method for surgical education.
• VC can accelerate the learning curve and enhance surgeon self-efficacy.
• The findings support the integration of VC into surgical training programs.