Trocar insertion: the neglected task of VR simulation

Vera Brümmer; Heather Carnahan; Allan Okrainec; Adam Dubrowski

Trocar insertion: the neglected task of VR simulation

Vera Brümmer, Heather Carnahan, Allan Okrainec, Adam Dubrowski

Institute of Movement and Neurosciences

Publication: Contribution to journal › Journal articles › Research › peer-review

Abstract

We hypothesized that simulation based practice will results in skill improvement on trocar insertion task. Novices, junior trainees and surgeons inserted a trocar into a simulated abdomen. The depth of penetration (plunge) was the similar for novice and junior trainees (p=.98), and exceeded that observed for practicing surgeons (p<.05). Trocar insertion may be an important variable to consider for surgical skill training. To date, no virtual reality (VR) trainers allow for practice of this skill. We will present a prototype of a VR trainer designed.

Original language	English
Journal	Studies in health technology and informatics
Volume	132
Pages (from-to)	50-2
Number of pages	3
ISSN	0926-9630
Publication status	Published - 01.01.2008

Research areas and keywords

Abdomen
Clinical Competence
Computer Simulation
Education, Medical, Undergraduate
Humans
Ontario
Surgical Instruments
Surgical Procedures, Operative
Task Performance and Analysis
User-Computer Interface

University of Toronto
Vera Abeln (Visiting researcher)
09.2006 → 12.2006
Activity: Research visits › Research visit at an external academic institution

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Trocar insertion: the neglected task of VR simulation

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