An objective scoring system for laparoscopic cholecystectomy

The Eindhoven laparoscopic cholecystectomy training course—improving operating room performance using virtual reality training: results from the first E.A.E.S. accredited virtual reality trainings curriculum

“…The fact that among the controls significantly more clinical experience was present, did not seem to contribute much to their performance outcome, as observers agreed (there were no significant differences between observers on outcome parameters) ( Table 3). Rating scales were constructed for the observers because this is regarded as the most reliable and valid method for observers to use in assessing performance during a laparoscopic cholecystectomy [3].…”

Assessing Arthroscopic Skills Using Wireless Elbow-Worn Motion Sensors

“…Motion analysis systems have been used in simulation centers to objectively measure technical dexterity and learning of surgical skills [15][16][17][18][19][20][21] , but it has not been possible to use them in the operating room because most are tethered by wires and are based on electromagnetic tracking. As such, assessment in the real operating theater is limited to paper methods such as Global Rating Scales and checklists [22][23][24][25][26][27] . These are time-consuming but, at present, are the only methods practical for use in the operating theater.…”

Assessing Surgical Residents; Challenges and Future Options

“…Another tool, Eubank's Checklist, was used to assess the technical skills of surgical residents during laparoscopic cholecystectomies. It utilized videotapes of recorded laparoscopic cholecystectomies and three different experienced surgeons to evaluate the technical skill of surgical residents using a points system (Ahmed et al, 2011;Eubanks et al, 1999). While this method does provide some level of information regarding a resident's technical skills it requires a large amount of expertise and outside time to assess resident skills.…”