Related Experiment Video
Updated: Dec 9, 2025
08:21
Utilizing a 3D Printed Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication Model to Shorten a Resident's Learning Curve
Published on: August 15, 2025
467
Transferability of Simulation-Based Training in Laparoscopic Surgeries: A Systematic Review
Antonios E Spiliotis1, Panagiotis M Spiliotis2, Ifaistion M Palios3
1Department of General, Visceral, Vascular and Pediatric Surgery, Saarland University, Saarland University Medical Center, Homburg, Germany.
Minimally Invasive Surgery
|September 10, 2020
Summary
Simulation-based surgical training significantly improves resident performance in the operating room. This systematic review confirms simulation enhances surgical skills, leading to better outcomes and fewer errors compared to conventional training methods.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Surgical Training
- Simulation Technology
Background:
- Simulation-based training is increasingly used in surgical residency programs.
- The transferability of skills acquired through simulation to the actual operating room requires further documentation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the role and effectiveness of simulation in surgical training.
- To assess the transferability of surgical skills learned via simulation to real-world surgical settings.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review of randomized controlled trials.
- Included studies assessed skill transfer from simulation to the operating room.
- A systematic search strategy was employed using a predetermined protocol.
Main Results:
- Eighteen randomized clinical trials were analyzed.
- Simulation-trained participants demonstrated superior surgical performance compared to conventionally trained surgeons.
- Key metrics such as operation time, accuracy, and complication rates were significantly improved in the simulation-trained group.
Conclusions:
- Simulation offers a safe, effective, and ethical method for surgical residents to acquire skills.
- Simulation training positively impacts surgical performance and patient outcomes.
- Simulation is a valuable adjunct to traditional surgical education.
