- Hasson, HM, Kumari, NA, Eekhout, J., Training Simulator for Developing Laparoscopic Skills. JSLS. 2001; 5:255-65.
- Hasson, HM, Schollmyer T., Vanhecke K., Kumari NA, Eeckhout J.: Experience With the Laparoscopy Training Simulator 2000 (LTS2000). Abstracts 30th Annual Meeting of the AAGL, San Francisco, CA. November 2001. J Am Assoc Gynecol Laparosc. 2001:8:S24.
- Two prospective studies were conducted to measure degree of improvement of laparoscopic skills with the LTS2000 using objective pre- and post-training assessments.
- University Hospital (Keil) and University affiliated community hospital (Chicago)
- Studies included 15 attending physicians and 24 residents (39 total).
|
| All Exercises |
Average |
Range |
| Pre-Test Point Score |
534.5
(SD 236.1)
|
45.0 – 920.8
|
Post-Test Point Score
|
957.1
(SD 126.6) |
549.0 – 1100 |
| Hours of Practice |
8.7 |
2 – 30 |
- The average increase in skill score after training was 38.4%
- Prior to training only 5 of 39 physicians scored 75% or higher.
- After training 34 of 39 scored 75% or higher.
- Conclusion: Training with the LTS2000 significantly improves laparoscopic skills; Eekhout scoring system did not allow for relative maximum scores.
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