Virtual Reality Laparoscopy Simulator Evaluation

The virtual reality laparoscopy simulator program (LapSim Gyn v 3.0.1; Surgical Science, Gothenburg, Sweden) was run on an IBM T42 computer in a docking station (Pentium M 1.8 GHz/512 MB RAM; IBM, Armonk, NY, USA) using an interface with a diathermy pedal (Virtual Laparoscopic Interface; Immersion, San Jose, CA, USA). The operations took place in the operating theatres of the participating departments and were recorded on DVD using a camera attached to the laparoscope for later blinded evaluation. During the operation one of the authors (CRL or designated TD) observed the procedure to record the handling of the surgical instruments, any involvement of the supervisor, whether the standard procedure for the operation was followed, and whether the recording was done correctly, finalised, and assessed.

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Larsen C.R., Soerensen J.L., Grantcharov T.P., Dalsgaard T., Schouenborg L., Ottosen C., Schroeder T.V, & Ottesen B.S. (2009). Effect of virtual reality training on laparoscopic surgery: randomised controlled trial. The BMJ, 338, b1802.

Publication 2009

Diathermy Immersion Laparoscope Laparoscopic Pedal Surgical instruments

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Other organizations : Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet, St. Michael's Hospital

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Variable analysis

independent variables

Use of the virtual reality laparoscopy simulator program (LapSim Gyn v 3.0.1; Surgical Science, Gothenburg, Sweden)
Use of an IBM T42 computer in a docking station (Pentium M 1.8 GHz/512 MB RAM; IBM, Armonk, NY, USA)
Use of an interface with a diathermy pedal (Virtual Laparoscopic Interface; Immersion, San Jose, CA, USA)

dependent variables

Handling of the surgical instruments
Involvement of the supervisor
Adherence to the standard procedure for the operation
Correct recording, finalization, and assessment of the procedure

control variables

The operations took place in the operating theatres of the participating departments

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