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Assessment of an in vitro model for laparoscopic pelvic lymphadenectomy
Author(s) -
Bowring J,
Shepherd JH,
Ind TEJ
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
bjog: an international journal of obstetrics and gynaecology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.157
H-Index - 164
eISSN - 1471-0528
pISSN - 1470-0328
DOI - 10.1111/j.1471-0528.2007.01407.x
Subject(s) - construct validity , construct (python library) , task (project management) , laparoscopes , laparoscopy , motion (physics) , medicine , medical physics , surgery , computer science , artificial intelligence , engineering , systems engineering , patient satisfaction , programming language
An in vitro model was developed for laparoscopic pelvic lymphadenectomy. A construct validity study was performed comparing experienced laparoscopic surgeons with inexperienced trainees. Outcome measures included global and task‐orientated scoring and data from electromagnetic motion analysis of hands. Marking was performed by three independent surgeons using video playback. A significant difference was found in the time taken, number of movements made and total distance travelled between the groups. Both scoring systems discriminated between the expert and inexperienced group, demonstrating the model’s construct validity.