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Review
. 2020 Aug 25:2020:5879485.
doi: 10.1155/2020/5879485. eCollection 2020.

Transferability of Simulation-Based Training in Laparoscopic Surgeries: A Systematic Review

Antonios E Spiliotis  1 , Panagiotis M Spiliotis  2 , Ifaistion M Palios  3
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Transferability of Simulation-Based Training in Laparoscopic Surgeries: A Systematic Review

Antonios E Spiliotis et al. Minim Invasive Surg. .

Abstract

Objective: The implementation of simulation-based training in residency programs has been increased, but the transferability of surgical skills in the real operating room is not well documented. In our survey, the role of simulation in surgical training will be evaluated. Study Design. In this systemic review, randomized control trials, which assessed the transferability of acquired skills through simulation in the real operating setting, were included. A systematic search strategy was undertaken using a predetermined protocol.

Results: Eighteen randomized clinical trials were included in this survey. Two studies investigated inguinal hernia repair, six laparoscopic cholecystectomy, five gynecologic procedures, two laparoscopic suturing, and two camera navigation during laparoscopic procedures. Simulation-trained participants showed superiority in surgical performance in comparison with untrained surgeons. The operation time, accuracy, incidence of intraoperative errors, and postoperative complications were statistically better in the simulation-trained group in comparison with the conventional-trained group.

Conclusion: Simulation provides a safe, effective, and ethical way for residents to acquire surgical skills before entering the operating room.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest or personal relationships that could have appeared to influence the work reported in this paper.

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