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María Inés Gaete1, Francisca Belmar1, Matías Cortés1
1Experimental Surgery and Simulation Center, Department of Digestive Surgery, Catholic University of Chile, Marcoleta 377, 2nd floor, Zip Code: 8330024, Santiago, Chile.
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|June 28, 2022
Summary
This study demonstrates a successful digital platform for remote surgical simulation training, providing continuous, year-round laparoscopic skills development with expert feedback. The model effectively trained administrators and instructors across multiple countries, overcoming traditional limitations in surgical education.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Surgical Simulation
- Digital Health
Background:
- Traditional surgical simulation training faces challenges with accessibility, continuous programs, and expert availability.
- A novel simulation training model was developed to address these limitations by integrating digital instruction and remote feedback.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the upscaling and implementation of a digital platform for remote, asynchronous surgical simulation training.
- To assess the feasibility of training administrators and instructors remotely to support a global network of simulation centers.
Main Methods:
- A digital platform delivered basic and advanced laparoscopic skills curricula.
- Remote training-the-administrators (TTA) and train-the-trainers (TTT) programs were established.
- Trained instructors provided remote, asynchronous feedback via the digital platform.
Main Results:
- The digital curriculum was implemented across fourteen centers in eight countries between 2019 and 2022.
- 369 learners, primarily general surgeons and residents, utilized the platform.
- Extensive training data was recorded, including 6729 videos and 28,711 feedback inputs.
Conclusions:
- A remote, asynchronous digital platform effectively facilitates continuous, year-round laparoscopic simulation training.
- The model successfully established a network of simulation centers managed by trained administrators, negating the need for on-site instructors.
