Development and validation of a composed canine simulator for advanced veterinary laparoscopic training

• DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2022.936144
• Publication Date: 2022-10-05T05:49:37Z
• Authors: Carlos A. Oviedo-...; Gloria E. Giraldo...; Carlos Humberto R...; Juan G. Maldonado...; Juan D. Lemos Duque
• Keywords: Trainer

The development of innovative simulation models for veterinary laparoscopic surgery training is a priority today. This study aimed to describe didactic tool the total gastropexy (TLG) with intracorporeal sutures in dogs. CALMA Veterinary Lap-trainer composite simulator (CLVTS) was developed from plaster cast 2 Great Dane canines mimicking space and correct position carry out TLG. After video instruction, 16 veterinarians different degrees experience minimally invasive (Experts, n = 6 intermediates, 10) evaluated four sequential simulating TLG suturing CLVTS. Subsequently, they completed an anonymous questionnaire analyzing realism, usefulness, educational quality simulator. CLVTS showed good preliminary acceptance (4.7/5) terms usefulness adequacy exercises that, participants' opinion, are appropriate related difficulty In addition, both experienced intermediate surgeons gave high marks (4.5/5) feeling design, practicality. There were no significant differences between responses two groups. results suggest that CVLTS has face content validity. Where it can be practiced structured environment suture without compromising patient safety, but still some limitations scope study. Further studies needed establish ability assess or measure technical skills, including degree transferability actual surgical environment.