title: Computer-assisted training system for knee arthroscopy.
abstract: This paper presents an educational method for minimally invasive surgery, conceived in collaboration with educationalists and arthroscopists, and an integrated system to train a priori knowledge and to exercise manual dexterity. The approach is generally suitable for minimally invasive surgery interventions but has been developed specifically for knee arthroscopy. Based on a classification of the knowledge, the system provides multimedia modules to train anatomical and procedural knowledge and a surgical simulator for training perceptual motor skills. We have tested the system in making three surgeons perform a series of tests. The results show that performance increases with the degree of experience. We also delivered a usability questionnaire and evaluated the appreciation by the surgeons. The test results and the appreciation showed by the surgeons encourage the prosecution of the research.
authors.affiliation: CRIM, Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, Pisa, Italy. peppe@mail-arts.sssup.it
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Megali
authors.forename: O
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Tonet
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Dario
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Vascellari
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Marcacci
mesh_terms: D001182:Arthroscopy; D003194:Computer-Assisted Instruction; D004501:Education, Medical / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007719:Knee Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / Q000193:education*; D025321:Surgery, Computer-Assisted / Q000193:education; D014584:User-Computer Interface