Development of a simulation curriculum to teach and assess advanced laparoscopic suturing skills using telesimulation: a feasibility study

BackgroundTelesimulation helps overcome limitations in time and local expertise by eliminating the need for the learner and educator to be physically co-located, especially important during COVID-19. We investigated whether teaching advanced laparoscopic suturing (ALS) through telesimulation is feasible, effective, and leads to improved suturing in the operating room (OR).MethodsIn this prospective feasibility study, three previously developed …