title: Comparison between Training Models to Teach Veterinary Medical Students Basic Laparoscopic Surgery Skills.
abstract: The objective of this study was to compare the effectiveness of two different laparoscopic training models in preparing veterinary students to perform basic laparoscopic skills. Sixteen first- and second-year veterinary students were randomly assigned to a box trainer (Group B) or tablet trainer (Group T). Training and assessment for both groups included two tasks, "peg transfer" and "pattern cutting," derived from the well-validated McGill University Inanimate System for Training and Evaluation of Laparoscopic Skills. Confidence levels were compared by evaluating pre- and post-training questionnaires. Performance of laparoscopic tasks was scored pre- and post-training using a rubric for precision and speed. Results revealed a significant improvement in student confidence for basic laparoscopic skills (p<.05) and significantly higher scores for both groups in both laparoscopic tasks (p<.05). No significant differences were found between the groups regarding their assessment of the video quality, lighting, and simplicity of setup (p=.34, p=.15, and p=.43, respectively). In conclusion, the low-cost tablet trainer and the more expensive box trainer were similarly effective in preparing pre-clinical veterinary students to perform basic laparoscopic skills on a model.
authors.forename: Ohad
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Levi
authors.forename: Kurt
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Michelotti
authors.forename: Peggy
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Schmidt
authors.forename: Minette
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Lagman
authors.forename: Maria
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Fahie
authors.forename: Dominique
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Griffon
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002983:Clinical Competence; D003198:Computer Simulation; D004520:Education, Veterinary / Q000379:methods*; D005767:Gastrointestinal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000662:veterinary*; D007858:Learning; D008953:Models, Anatomic; D011897:Random Allocation; D013334:Students; D013663:Teaching / Q000379:methods*; D018634:Veterinarians; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: laparoscopic skills training; laparoscopic training assessment; minimally invasive surgery