Effect of Virtual Reality Training by Novices on Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy in a Porcine Model

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Conditions studied: Gallstones

In brief

This study proposes evaluation of an educational tool, a laparoscopic virtual reality simulator. The purpose of this study is to determine whether training on the LapSim Simulator transfers to improved laparoscopic cholecystectomy operative performance in an animal model.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00460980

Run by

Columbia University

People needed

0

Starts

2006-05-01

Expected to finish

2008-04-01

Last updated by the study team

2015-04-06

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 65. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Surgical interns (PGY 1) are eligible
• Twenty-five (25) participants will comprise this group

You may not qualify if…

• Prior clinical experience with laparoscopic surgery as the assistant surgeon.
• Prior simulation training (mechanical, PC-based or otherwise).

Where it is running

• Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons — New York, New York, United States

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