title: The production of audiovisual teaching tools in minimally invasive surgery.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  Audiovisual learning resources have become valuable adjuncts to formal teaching in surgical training. This report discusses the process and challenges of preparing an audiovisual teaching tool for laparoscopic cholecystectomy. The relative value in surgical education and training, for both the creator and viewer are addressed.
  
  
  METHODS
  This audiovisual teaching resource was prepared as part of the Master of Surgery program at the University of Sydney, Australia. The different methods of video production used to create operative teaching tools are discussed.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Collating and editing material for an audiovisual teaching resource can be a time-consuming and technically challenging process. However, quality learning resources can now be produced even with limited prior video editing experience. With minimal cost and suitable guidance to ensure clinically relevant content, most surgeons should be able to produce short, high-quality education videos of both open and minimally invasive surgery.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Despite the challenges faced during production of audiovisual teaching tools, these resources are now relatively easy to produce using readily available software. These resources are particularly attractive to surgical trainees when real time operative footage is used. They serve as valuable adjuncts to formal teaching, particularly in the setting of minimally invasive surgery.
authors.affiliation: Royal North Shore Hospital, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia. s.tolerton@med.usyd.edu.au
authors.forename: Sarah K
authors.initials: SK
authors.lastname: Tolerton
authors.forename: Thomas J
authors.initials: TJ
authors.lastname: Hugh
authors.forename: Peter H
authors.initials: PH
authors.lastname: Cosman
mesh_terms: D001296:Audiovisual Aids / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D001315:Australia; D017081:Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic / Q000193:education; D002983:Clinical Competence; D003162:Competency-Based Education / Q000379:methods; D004503:Education, Medical, Graduate / Q000379:methods*; D004521:Educational Measurement; D005260:Female; D013502:General Surgery / Q000193:education; D006801:Humans; D007396:Internship and Residency; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000193:education*; D008297:Male; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / Q000193:education; D058996:Quality Improvement; D013664:Teaching Materials; D014743:Videotape Recording / Q000706:statistics & numerical data