Motion analysis for better understanding of psychomotor skills in laparoscopy: objective assessment-based simulation training using animal organs

ConclusionOur novel Mocap system recognized significant differences in several metrics in multiple instruments according to the level of surgical experience. “Applying a Hem-o-lok clip on a pedicle” strongly reflected the level of surgical experience, and zone-metrics may be a promising tool to assess surgical expertise. Our next challenge is to give completely objective feedback to trainees on-site in the wet-lab.
Source: Surgical Endoscopy - Category: Surgery Source Type: research