A defined mode of assessment for laparoscopic performance may improve the efficiency of technical skills assessment and credentialing of surgeons.
An instant, objective, valid, and reliable mode of assessment of laparoscopic performance in the operating room has been defined. This may serve to reduce the time taken for technical skills assessment, and subsequently lead to accurate and efficient audit and credentialing of surgeons for independent practice.
Aggarwal et al. (2007) studied this question.