Video Review Curriculum for Common Laparoscopic General Surgery Cases

Area of Science:

• Surgical Education
• Medical Simulation
• Laparoscopic Surgery

Background:

• Video review, a post hoc analysis of recorded operations, is emerging as a valuable tool for resident education and improving intraoperative skills.
• A significant gap exists in formal curricula for video review and simulated intraoperative experience.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop and assess a video review curriculum for common laparoscopic general surgery cases.
• To evaluate the impact of the curriculum on resident confidence and knowledge.

Main Methods:

• A needs assessment guided curriculum development for laparoscopic general surgery.
• The curriculum was implemented and assessed using pre- and post-surveys and knowledge assessments.
• Data from the laparoscopic cholecystectomy course were specifically analyzed.

Main Results:

• Needs assessment confirmed resident interest and identified a need for simulated intraoperative experience.
• A significant increase in resident confidence in recognizing intraoperative errors was observed post-curriculum.
• No significant difference was found in pre- and post-assessment knowledge scores.

Conclusions:

• Video review effectively creates a conducive learning environment outside the operating room for improved skill retention, discussion, and feedback.
• The curriculum shows potential for enhancing surgical training through accessible, repeatable intraoperative learning.