SIMPLE AND ECONOMIC SKILL MODULES IN LAPAROSCOPIC SURGERY

Authors

  • Türker KARABUĞA Bozkır State Hospital, Department of Surgery, Konya, Turkey
  • Cemal KARA Karşıyaka State Hospital, Department of Surgery, Izmir, Turkey
  • Ali Doğan BOZDAĞ Adnan Menderes University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Surgery, Aydin, Turkey
  • Tuğrul TANSUĞ Anadolu Health Group, Department of Surgery, Kocaeli, Turkey
  • Alper SÖZÜTEK Mersin University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Surgery, Mersin, Turkey
  • Hüdai GENÇ Atatürk Training and Reseach Hospital, II. Surgical Clinic, Izmir, Turkey

Abstract

Development of laparoscopic surgery is remarkable, recent years and an alternative to open surgery in all surgical areas. The rapid development and improve mentof laparoscopic surgery raises the question of education. It’s aim ed to develop a simple, economical and practical model instead of the high cost of virtiual simulators for laparoscopic basic traning. A cartboard box, webcam and seven study modules that will improve basic surgery skills are prepared. 5 junior and 4 senior assistants have been included to study. The participants we reasked to repeate very game ten times and the times were recorded. It’s found significant the statical analysis ofintra group and between groups that reduction of working time between the first at tempt with the last at tempt of the participants. There are many expensive Simulators for education except operation room. But by using this easy to install, simple and economical method an education box and skill modules can be created. This method will be contributeto develop the daily practical, especially centers with fewer opportunities.

Keywords: Laparoscopic surgery, simple, economical and practical model.

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2012-01-31

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Research Article