Introduction The objective of this study is to assess the usefulness of an evaluation system of
surgical skills based on motion analysis of laparoscopic instruments. Method This system …

Training improves skills in minimally invasive surgery. This study aimed to investigate the
learning curves of complex motion parameters for both hands during a standardized training …

Background The ability to make an objective evaluation of a surgeon's operative ability
remains an elusive goal. In this study, we used motion analysis as a measure of dexterity in …

Background: A high level of psychomotor skills is required to perform minimally invasive
surgery (MIS) safely. To be able to measure these skills is important in the assessment of …

Methods: Two groups of individuals with different minimally invasive surgery skill levels
(experts and novices) were evaluated. Each group was asked to perform a given task with …

Background: The rapid emergence of laparoscopic surgery over the past decade has
highlighted the need for teaching and assessing laparoscopic manipulative skills. Most …

Background Laparoscopic models for ex vivo up-skilling are becoming increasingly
important components of surgical education. This study aims to establish the construct …

Objective: To assess the use of a synchronized video-based motion tracking device for
objective, instant, and automated assessment of laparoscopic skill in the operating room …

Background Methods for evaluating standard skills in the operating room typically are based
on direct observation and checklists, but such evaluations are time consuming and can be …

Introduction. Motion metrics have become an important source of information when
addressing the assessment of surgical expertise. However, their direct relationship with the …