Benchtop simulation of the retrosigmoid approach: Validation of a surgical simulator and development of a task-specific outcome measure score.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Neurosurgical training is changing globally. Reduced working hours and training opportunities, increased patient safety expectations, and the impact of COVID-19 have reduced operative exposure. Benchtop simulators enable trainees to develop surgical skills in a controlled environment. We aim to validate a high-fidelity simulator model (RetrosigmoidBox, UpSurgeOn) for the retrosigmoid approach to the cerebellopontine angle (CPA).

Methods

Novice and expert Neurosurgeons and Ear, Nose, and Throat surgeons performed a surgical task using the model - identification of the trigeminal nerve. Experts completed a post-task questionnaire examining face and content validity. Construct validity was assessed through scoring of operative videos employing Objective Structured As

SUBMITTER: Williams SC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10344945 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature