Hysteroscopic suture of levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system: learning curve for in vitro simulation training.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To simulate hysteroscopic suturing in vitro and analyze the learning curve of gynecologists with different experience levels.

Methods

Three gynecologists were trained on uterine models in a circulating water box. The posterior uterine wall was sutured 10 times under hysteroscopy for 5 consecutive days, and the time of each suture procedure was recorded.

Results

Doctors A, B, and C completed 50 posterior uterine sutures. After Dr. C completed 50 sutures on the posterior wall, he added 50 sutures on the anterior wall (Group D). The mean suturing time was 71.54 ± 68.158 s in Group A, 50.10 ± 28.060 s in Group B, 34.04 ± 10.457 s in Group C, and 30.38 ± 8.734 s in Group D. The difference between Groups C and B and between Groups B and A was statistically signifi

SUBMITTER: Huang J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10590047 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature