The PLET (Portable Laparoscopic Endo-Trainer) study: a randomized controlled trial of home- versus hospital-based surgical training - Takeaways - MDSpire

The PLET (Portable Laparoscopic Endo-Trainer) study: a randomized controlled trial of home- versus hospital-based surgical training

  • By

  • Christoph Kuemmerli

  • Katja Linke

  • Diana Daume

  • Nicolas Germann

  • Ralph Peterli

  • Beat Müller-Stich

  • Jennifer M. Klasen

  • June 13, 2024

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    The PLET study evaluates home-based versus hospital-based laparoscopic training for surgical residents using a portable endo-trainer.

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    Participants were randomly assigned to either home or hospital training groups, utilizing the PLET for skill development over 12 weeks.

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    The primary outcome measured was surgical skill performance using the Objective Structured Assessment of Technical Skills (OSATS) tool.

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    Qualitative data collected from participants assessed their motivation and challenges faced during the study, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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    The study aimed to determine if home training with the PLET could yield similar skill performance outcomes as traditional hospital training.

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The PLET (Portable Laparoscopic Endo-Trainer) study: a randomized controlled trial of home- versus hospital-based surgical training

  • by Christoph Kuemmerli, Katja Linke, Diana Daume, Nicolas Germann, Ralph Peterli, Beat Müller-Stich, Jennifer M. Klasen

  • June 13, 2024

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