Journal article
Multicenter proficiency benchmarks for advanced laparoscopic suturing tasks
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Advanced laparoscopic suturing (LS) tasks were developed based on a needs assessment. Initial validity evidence has been shown. The purpose of this multicenter study was to determine expert proficiency benchmarks for these tasks.
METHODS: 6 tasks were included: needle handling (NH), offset-camera forehand suturing (OF), offset-camera backhand suturing (OB), confined space suturing (CF), suturing under tension (UT), and continuous …
Authors
Bilgic E; Watanabe Y; Nepomnayshy D; Gardner A; Fitzgibbons S; Ghaderi I; Alseidi A; Stefanidis D; Paige J; Seymour N
Journal
The American Journal of Surgery, Vol. 213, No. 2, pp. 217–221
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
February 2017
DOI
10.1016/j.amjsurg.2016.07.033
ISSN
0002-9610