Randomized controlled trials: a systematic review of laparoscopic surgery and simulation-based training.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

This systematic review was conducted to analyze the impact and describe simulation-based training and the acquisition of laparoscopic surgery skills during medical school and residency programs.

Methods

This systematic review focused on the published literature that used randomized controlled trials to examine the effectiveness of simulation-based training to develop laparoscopic surgery skills. Searching PubMed from the inception of the databases to May 1, 2014 and specific hand journal searches identified the studies. This current review of the literature addresses the question of whether laparoscopic simulation translates the acquisition of surgical skills to the operating room (OR).

Results

This systematic review of simulation-based training and lapar

SUBMITTER: Vanderbilt AA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4493882 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature