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A review of current literature suggests that physical models and computer simulations can be adapted for monitoring and remediating the surgical skills of practicing surgeons.
This review provides recommendations for adapting physical models and computer simulations to monitor and remediate surgical skills in practicing surgeons.
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Should not yet change surgical remediation practices; leaves open the need for prospective validation of simulation efficacy.
Surgical skills are important for surgical competence. Surgical skills may be assessed during residency but are not routinely evaluated in practicing surgeons. The current literature is reviewed to evaluate models for objectively assessing surgical skills. Since most studies evaluate models as teaching tools, some extrapolations are necessary. Based on the current literature, recommendations are made for adapting physical models and computer simulations to a program for surgical skills monitoring and remediation for practicing surgeons.
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Alleman et al. (2005) conducted a review in Surgical skills assessment. Physical models and computer simulations for surgical skills assessment was evaluated. A review of current literature suggests that physical models and computer simulations can be adapted for monitoring and remediating the surgical skills of practicing surgeons.
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