[Surgical training with simulators in training centers].
The development of new endoscopic procedures and minimally-invasive surgical interventions has led the methodology used to date to be questioned. Greater demand for safety by patients, the growth of the health budget and the reduced time available for training have led to the proliferation of centers with accredited personnel in which the knowledge and surgical skills necessary for the controlled incorporation of these techniques can be acquired. Simulators are available for the learning of both digestive endoscopy and laparoscopic techniques. These simulators are more or less dynamic, virtual, with viscera or mixed; even live animals can be used. Thus, the various techniques can be incorporated into clinical practice safely and effectively and at a reasonable cost. Simulators also allow evaluation and follow-up of the skills acquired.
Rodríguez-García
José Ignacio
JI
Centro de Entrenamiento Quirúrgico y Transferencia Tecnológica, Asturias, España. joseignacio.rodriguez@sespa.princast.es
Turienzo-Santos
Estrella
E
Vigal-Brey
Guillermo
G
Brea-Pastor
Agustín
A
D004493:Education; D004724:Endoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D004867:Equipment Design; D013502:General Surgery / Q000193:education*; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods; D007858:Learning; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation*; D014584:User-Computer Interface