Results of a Novel Long-Term Method for Laparoscopic Skills Online Training.

Gigena, Cecilia; Díaz, Ignacio; Valverde, Soledad; Portu, Agustina Mariana; Fortunato, Ana Clara; Kaller, Ruth; Bosich, Mariano; Bellía Munzon, Gastón; Millán, Carolina

Introduction: Ensuring patient safety in minimally invasive surgery (MIS) within the field of pediatric surgery requires systematic and extensive practice. Many groups have proposed mastery learning programs encompassing a range of training methods. However, short courses often have a narrow focus on specific objectives, limiting opportunities for sustained training. Our aim was to analyze our results with an online long-term competency-based and supervised training. Methods: This is a retrospective cohort study with prospective data collection of scores and performance of trainees during online courses from October 2020 to April 2023. Results: All participants (n = 76) were able to set up their personal training gym and complete the intensive stage of the course. The total score evolved from 2.60 ± 0.56 at the first meeting to 3.67 ± 0.61 at the fourth meeting, exhibiting a significant difference (P < .013). A considerable drop out was observed in the follow-up stage, with only 53.8% of the participants completing the course. When compared with the first meeting, they also showed a significant improvement with a mean general score of 3.85 ± 0.25 (P < .013) Conclusion: We have presented a novel online training program, based on continuous training that demonstrated that the unlimited access to a personal training gym allows surgeons to improve and maintain MIS skills.

MINIMALLY invasive procedures; MASTERY learning; PEDIATRIC surgery; ONLINE education; PERSONAL training

Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques, 2024, Vol 34, Issue 9, p866

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Academic Journal

10.1089/lap.2023.0464