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Assessment of an in vitro model for laparoscopic pelvic lymphadenectomy
Article first published online: 18 JUN 2007
DOI: 10.1111/j.1471-0528.2007.01407.x
RCOG 2007 BJOG An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
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BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Volume 114, Issue 8, pages 964–969, August 2007
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Bowring, J., Shepherd, J. and Ind, T. (2007), Assessment of an in vitro model for laparoscopic pelvic lymphadenectomy. BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 114: 964–969. doi: 10.1111/j.1471-0528.2007.01407.x
Publication History
- Issue published online: 18 JUN 2007
- Article first published online: 18 JUN 2007
- Accepted 19 April 2007. Published OnlineEarly 18 June 2007.
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Keywords:
- Laparoscopy;
- lymphadenectomy;
- minimal access surgery
An in vitro model was developed for laparoscopic pelvic lymphadenectomy. A construct validity study was performed comparing experienced laparoscopic surgeons with inexperienced trainees. Outcome measures included global and task-orientated scoring and data from electromagnetic motion analysis of hands. Marking was performed by three independent surgeons using video playback. A significant difference was found in the time taken, number of movements made and total distance travelled between the groups. Both scoring systems discriminated between the expert and inexperienced group, demonstrating the model’s construct validity.