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LAPARO Analytic vs. Classic Box Trainer on Laparoscopic Skills Training
Sponsor: Universidade do Porto
Summary
This randomized controlled trial investigates the effectiveness of two laparoscopic training modalities - Classic Box Trainers and the LAPARO Analytic - in teaching fundamental surgical skills for laparoscopic appendicectomy. A total of 60 first-year medical residents (interns) from Centro Hospitalar Universitário de São João (CHUSJ) will be recruited and randomly assigned to one of two training groups. One group will undergo a 3-hour in-person training session using Classic Box Trainers, while the other group will train using the LAPARO Analytic simulator, both under the supervision of experienced General Surgery tutors. The study aims to evaluate technical skill acquisition, retention, and participant satisfaction. Outcomes will be assessed through objective performance metrics and participant feedback, contributing to the optimization of laparoscopic education methods.
Official title: LAPARO Analytic vs. Classic Box Trainer: A Randomized Trial on Appendicectomy Laparoscopic Skills Training
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
Any - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
60
Start Date
2025-08
Completion Date
2025-12
Last Updated
2025-07-30
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Laparoscopic Training using the LAPARO Analytic simulator
Participants in the experimental group will undergo a 3-hour in-person laparoscopic training session using the LAPARO Analytic simulator. The session will be supervised by an experienced General Surgery tutor and will include real-time performance analytics to guide skill acquisition relevant to laparoscopic appendicectomy.
Laparoscopic Training using a classic Box Trainer
Participants will receive a single, 3-hour in-person laparoscopic training session using a Classic Box Trainer. Training will be supervised by an experienced General Surgery tutor and focused on key technical skills required for laparoscopic appendicectomy.