Trocar insertion: the neglected task of VR simulation

Vera Brümmer, Heather Carnahan, Allan Okrainec, Adam Dubrowski

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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 languageEnglish
JournalStudies in health technology and informatics
Volume132
Pages (from-to)50-2
Number of pages3
ISSN0926-9630
Publication statusPublished - 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

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