Laparoskopiesimulator

Abstract

Differences in laparoscopic experience can be visualised with a virtual reality simulator, and thus a simulator is helpful for assessing surgeons' laparoscopic skills.

The Impact of Self‐Belief on Laparoscopic Performance of Novices and Experienced Surgeons

“…The simulator used in this study (LapSim ® ; Surgical Science, Goteborg, Sweden) is a virtual laparoscopic system that consists of a computer operating system (Windows XP; Microsoft Corp., Redmond, WA, USA), a monitor, and a laparoscopic interface containing two pistol‐grip instruments and a diathermy pedal without haptic feedback. The LapSim software contains modules in which the level of complexity and difficulty can be adjusted, as described previously [10, 11].…”

LapSim virtual reality laparoscopic simulator reflects clinical experience in German surgeons

“…So far, hardly any data have been available on the assessment of German laparoscopic surgeons. One small study on 27 surgeons from a single department had looked into the validity of a laparoscopic simulator as an assessment tool for German laparoscopic surgeons [11].…”

“…For laparoscopic surgery in Germany, only one small study consisting of 27 participants from a single institution is available so far [11].…”