How can surgical skills in laparoscopic colon surgery be objectively assessed?-a scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In laparoscopic colorectal surgery, higher technical skills have been associated with improved patient outcome. With the growing interest in laparoscopic techniques, pressure on surgeons and certifying bodies is mounting to ensure that operative procedures are performed safely and efficiently. The aim of the present review was to comprehensively identify tools for skill assessment in laparoscopic colon surgery and to assess their validity as reported in the literature.

Methods

A systematic search was conducted in EMBASE and PubMed/MEDLINE in May 2021 to identify studies examining technical skills assessment tools in laparoscopic colon surgery. Available information on validity evidence (content, response process, internal structure, relation to other variables, an

SUBMITTER: Haug TR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8847271 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature