In: Trials, 18 (2017), Nr. 134. pp. 1-10. ISSN 1468-6694
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Abstract
Background: Laparoscopic training has become an important part of surgical education. Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) is the most common bariatric procedure performed. Surgeons must be well trained prior to operating on a patient. Multimodality training is vital for bariatric surgery. E-learning with videos is a standard approach for training. The present study investigates whether scoring the operation videos with performance checklists improves learning effects and transfer to a simulated operation. Methods/design: This is a monocentric, two-arm, randomized controlled trial. The trainees are medical students from the University of Heidelberg in their clinical years with no prior laparoscopic experience. After a laparoscopic basic virtual reality (VR) training, 80 students are randomized into one of two arms in a 1:1 ratio to the checklist group (group A) and control group without a checklist (group B). After all students are given an introduction of the training center, VR trainer and laparoscopic instruments, they start with E-learning while watching explanations and videos of RYGB. Only group A will perform ratings with a modified Bariatric Objective Structured Assessment of Technical Skill (BOSATS) scale checklist for all videos watched. Group B watches the same videos without rating. Both groups will then perform an RYGB in the VR trainer as a primary endpoint and small bowel suturing as an additional test in the box trainer for evaluation. Discussion: This study aims to assess if E-learning and rating bariatric surgical videos with a modified BOSATS checklist will improve the learning curve for medical students in an RYGB VR performance. This study may help in future laparoscopic and bariatric training courses. Trial registration: German Clinical Trials Register, DRKS00010493. Registered on 20 May 2016.
Document type: | Article |
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Journal or Publication Title: | Trials |
Volume: | 18 |
Number: | 134 |
Publisher: | BioMed Central |
Place of Publication: | London |
Date Deposited: | 31 Mar 2017 12:24 |
Date: | 2017 |
ISSN: | 1468-6694 |
Page Range: | pp. 1-10 |
Faculties / Institutes: | Medizinische Fakultät Heidelberg > Chirurgische Universitätsklinik Medizinische Fakultät Heidelberg > Institut für Medizinische Biometrie und Informatik |
DDC-classification: | 610 Medical sciences Medicine |