251. Trocar insertion: the neglected task of VR simulation.
- Author
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Brümmer V, Carnahan H, Okrainec A, and Dubrowski A
- Subjects
- Abdomen surgery, Clinical Competence, Education, Medical, Undergraduate, Humans, Ontario, Task Performance and Analysis, Computer Simulation, Surgical Instruments, Surgical Procedures, Operative standards, User-Computer Interface
- Abstract
We hypothesized that simulation based practice will results in skill improvement on trocar insertion task. Novices, junior trainees and surgeons inserted a trocar into a simulated abdomen. The depth of penetration (plunge) was the similar for novice and junior trainees (p=.98), and exceeded that observed for practicing surgeons (p<.05). Trocar insertion may be an important variable to consider for surgical skill training. To date, no virtual reality (VR) trainers allow for practice of this skill. We will present a prototype of a VR trainer designed.
- Published
- 2008