Felix Neis1, Sara Brucker2, Melanie Henes2, F Andrei Taran2, Sascha Hoffmann2, Markus Wallwiener3, Birgitt Schönfisch2, Nicole Ziegler4, Angelika Larbig4, Rudy Leon De Wilde4. 1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Tuebingen, Calwerstrasse 7, 72076, Tuebingen, Germany. felix.neis@med.uni-tuebingen.de. 2. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Tuebingen, Calwerstrasse 7, 72076, Tuebingen, Germany. 3. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 440, 69120, Heidelberg, Germany. 4. Clinic of Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecological Oncology, University Hospital for Gynecology, Pius-Hospital Oldenburg, Medical Campus University, Oldenburg, Germany.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Minimally invasive surgery is a major pillar of gynecological surgery. However, there are very few training opportunities outside the operation theater (OR) due to the cost and equipment requirements of organ simulators, virtual reality trainers (VRT) are promising tools to fill this gap. METHODS: Experienced and inexperienced participants of a minimally invasive surgery course followed the standardized HystSim™-VRT training program. RESULTS: Performance of 39 Participants (15 inexperienced and 24 experienced) was evaluated in the standardized hysteroscopic program HystSim™. Tasks included three rounds of both a polyp and a myoma resection. Primary measurements were improvement in resection time, cumulative resection path length, and distention media use. CONCLUSION: The HystSim™-VRT is an effective tool to improve the psychomotor skills needed in hysteroscopic surgery for experienced and inexperienced surgeons prior to OR exposure. Additional organ models training is advisable for hysteroscopic haptic skills.
BACKGROUND: Minimally invasive surgery is a major pillar of gynecological surgery. However, there are very few training opportunities outside the operation theater (OR) due to the cost and equipment requirements of organ simulators, virtual reality trainers (VRT) are promising tools to fill this gap. METHODS: Experienced and inexperienced participants of a minimally invasive surgery course followed the standardized HystSim™-VRT training program. RESULTS: Performance of 39 Participants (15 inexperienced and 24 experienced) was evaluated in the standardized hysteroscopic program HystSim™. Tasks included three rounds of both a polyp and a myoma resection. Primary measurements were improvement in resection time, cumulative resection path length, and distention media use. CONCLUSION: The HystSim™-VRT is an effective tool to improve the psychomotor skills needed in hysteroscopic surgery for experienced and inexperienced surgeons prior to OR exposure. Additional organ models training is advisable for hysteroscopic haptic skills.
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