Simulation-based camera navigation training in laparoscopy-a randomized trial

Cecilia Nilsson, Jette Led Sorensen, Lars Konge, Mikkel Westen, Morten Stadeager, Bent Ottesen, Flemming Bjerrum, Cecilia Nilsson, Jette Led Sorensen, Lars Konge, Mikkel Westen, Morten Stadeager, Bent Ottesen, Flemming Bjerrum

Abstract

Background: Inexperienced operating assistants are often tasked with the important role of handling camera navigation during laparoscopic surgery. Incorrect handling can lead to poor visualization, increased operating time, and frustration for the operating surgeon-all of which can compromise patient safety. The objectives of this trial were to examine how to train laparoscopic camera navigation and to explore the transfer of skills to the operating room.

Materials and methods: A randomized, single-center superiority trial with three groups: The first group practiced simulation-based camera navigation tasks (camera group), the second group practiced performing a simulation-based cholecystectomy (procedure group), and the third group received no training (control group). Participants were surgical novices without prior laparoscopic experience. The primary outcome was assessment of camera navigation skills during a laparoscopic cholecystectomy. The secondary outcome was technical skills after training, using a previously developed model for testing camera navigational skills. The exploratory outcome measured participants' motivation toward the task as an operating assistant.

Results: Thirty-six participants were randomized. No significant difference was found in the primary outcome between the three groups (p = 0.279). The secondary outcome showed no significant difference between the interventions groups, total time 167 s (95% CI, 118-217) and 194 s (95% CI, 152-236) for the camera group and the procedure group, respectively (p = 0.369). Both interventions groups were significantly faster than the control group, 307 s (95% CI, 202-412), p = 0.018 and p = 0.045, respectively. On the exploratory outcome, the control group for two dimensions, interest/enjoyment (p = 0.030) and perceived choice (p = 0.033), had a higher score.

Conclusions: Simulation-based training improves the technical skills required for camera navigation, regardless of practicing camera navigation or the procedure itself. Transfer to the clinical setting could, however, not be demonstrated. The control group demonstrated higher interest/enjoyment and perceived choice than the camera group.

Trial registration: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02530099.

Keywords: Camera navigation; Laparoscopic surgery; Motivation; Simulator; Surgical education; Virtual reality.

Figures

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CONSORT-flowchart
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Simulation test setup
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LASTT model
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Plot A, B, and C demonstrating the motor skills measured during the simulation test. Plot D showing total score on the transfer test

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