Trial of an Inexpensive Training Simulation Model for Laparoscopic Appendicectomy.

Autor:	Kumar AS; Norwich School of Medicine, University of East Anglia, Norwich, GBR.; General Surgery, Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Norwich, GBR., Rajan S; Breast Surgery, Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Norwich, GBR., Rankin A; Breast Surgery, Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Norwich, GBR., Youssef M; Breast Surgery, Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Norwich, GBR.
Jazyk:	angličtina
Zdroj:	Cureus [Cureus] 2024 Oct 21; Vol. 16 (10), pp. e71980. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Oct 21 (Print Publication: 2024).
DOI:	10.7759/cureus.71980
Abstrakt:	Introduction Laparoscopic surgery is now the gold standard for many common procedures; however, there has been a lack of emphasis on laparoscopic training at the junior level. Simulation is an effective form of training in surgery, but surgical simulation models and courses can be expensive and inaccessible to medical students and foundation doctors. With procedures becoming more minimally invasive, it is key that we train laparoscopic skills at an earlier stage; and to do so, we need to remove the barriers of cost and accessibility. Our study aims to develop and assess the effectiveness of a simulated laparoscopic appendicectomy training model in developing laparoscopic knowledge, skills, and confidence in a cohort of foundation doctors. Methods A simulated mesoappendix model was fashioned from supermarket chicken wings with the bone removed, and it was put inside a laparoscopic box trainer with laparoscopic tools and equipment. This was trialed in a surgical-themed hub day for foundation doctors in the East of England Deanery, UK, and the simulated model was set up as a workshop following a teaching session detailing the steps of a laparoscopic appendicectomy. Participants completed questionnaires pre- and post-session to assess perceived skills, experience, and confidence in laparoscopic surgery, laparoscopic skills, and the usefulness of this training model. Results A total of 29 foundation doctors with limited formal surgical training completed the survey. The model is quick to prepare and assemble, costing around £0.30 ($0.40). Trainees found the model acceptable and helpful in developing their laparoscopic skills and knowledge of laparoscopic surgery. There was also an increase in self-perceived confidence in performing laparoscopic procedures under supervision. Discussion This modification to the model allows the dissection and division of a simulated mesoappendix using only laparoscopic scissors and forceps in a box trainer. This simulation model is a promising and inexpensive tool which can be used for early-stage laparoscopic training for medical students and junior doctors. Competing Interests: Human subjects: All authors have confirmed that this study did not involve human participants or tissue. Animal subjects: All authors have confirmed that this study did not involve animal subjects or tissue. Conflicts of interest: In compliance with the ICMJE uniform disclosure form, all authors declare the following: Payment/services info: All authors have declared that no financial support was received from any organization for the submitted work. Financial relationships: All authors have declared that they have no financial relationships at present or within the previous three years with any organizations that might have an interest in the submitted work. Other relationships: All authors have declared that there are no other relationships or activities that could appear to have influenced the submitted work. (Copyright © 2024, Kumar et al.)
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