The role of low-fidelity simulation in paediatric endoscopic training: Build your own

Purpose Non-animal simulation models can allow trainees to practice the key steps and skills required for laparoscopic procedures outside the tightly controlled setting of specific simulation labs and courses. Here, we set out to describe and disseminate how one can build a laparoscopic ureteric rei...

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Published in:Journal of pediatric endoscopic surgery 2019-12, Vol.1 (4), p.155-159
Main Authors: Thompson, D. S., Paget, R., Cherian, A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abdominal Surgery
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Original Research
Pediatric Surgery
Surgery
Thoracic Surgery
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Summary:Purpose Non-animal simulation models can allow trainees to practice the key steps and skills required for laparoscopic procedures outside the tightly controlled setting of specific simulation labs and courses. Here, we set out to describe and disseminate how one can build a laparoscopic ureteric reimplantation and pyeloplasty model at home for training, using simple materials and evaluate its value for training. Methods We have developed two plastic- and silicone-based models for simulating laparoscopic pyeloplasty, and used it for training at the BAPES Scholarship Advanced Minimal Access Surgery Urology Course. We received both quantitative and qualitative feedbacks from both trainers and trainees. Results When rating the course 1–5 (1 not useful, 5 useful), candidates gave median scores of 4 for the simulation usefulness, transferability of skills, and realism. With the reimplantation model, candidate scores for all three areas improved familiarity (mean 3.2–4.8, P  
ISSN:2524-7875
2524-7883
DOI:10.1007/s42804-020-00044-y