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Darren S Bryan¹, Mark K Ferguson², Mara B Antonoff³

¹Department of Surgery, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois.

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This study used a Delphi process to identify key steps for video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) left upper lobectomy simulation. Consensus was reached on 19 steps, highlighting dissection and division as priorities for training.

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Area of Science:

Thoracic Surgery
Surgical Education
Medical Simulation

Background:

Simulation-based training is crucial for cardiothoracic surgical education.
Developing effective curricula requires consensus on procedural steps and learning objectives.
Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) left upper lobectomy is a key procedure.

Purpose of the Study:

To establish consensus on the procedural steps of VATS left upper lobectomy.
To identify specific learning objectives and targets for simulation-based training.
To inform the development of targeted simulation curricula for VATS lobectomy.

Main Methods:

A Delphi process was employed with experienced thoracic surgeons.
Surgeons voted on the necessity of individual VATS left upper lobectomy steps.
Complexity and suitability for simulation were assessed for each step.

Main Results:

Thirty thoracic surgeons participated in the consensus process.
Consensus was achieved on 19 out of 20 operative steps.
Steps involving dissection and division of bronchus, artery, and vein were identified as most complex and suitable for simulation.

Conclusions:

The Delphi process effectively achieved surgeon consensus on VATS left upper lobectomy steps.
Agreement was reached on steps most appropriate for simulation-based training.
Findings facilitate the development of targeted simulation for VATS lobectomy training.