Low-Cost Model for Laparoscopic Appendicectomy in a Webcam Simulator

[Low cost simulator for acquiring basic laparoscopic skills].

INTRODUCTION Laparoscopic surgery requires a different set of skills than conventional surgery. The aim of this study was to evaluate the usefulness of a low-cost simulator and camera for the acquisition of basic laparoscopic skills. MATERIAL AND METHODS This randomised trial involved 48 subjects (32 students and 16 surgeons). Two exercises were used, object transfer and cutting. Students wer...

Laparoscopic Appendicectomy

Cost-minimisation analysis of laparoscopic and open appendicectomy.

OBJECTIVE To compare the direct and indirect costs of laparoscopic and open appendicectomy. DESIGN Randomised study. SETTING University hospital, Sweden. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Total costs for a defined period of time for each option. RESULTS 102 patients were randomised and 99 were included in the final analysis. All patients had completely recovered within two months of operation. Disp...

Clinical outcome and cost comparison between laparoscopic and open appendicectomy.

INTRODUCTION Local data comparing laparoscopic appendicectomy (LA) and open appendicectomy (OA) is lacking. We perform a cost and outcome comparison between LA and OA. MATERIALS AND METHODS A retrospective review of all appendicectomies performed for suspected appendicitis from July 2010 to December 2010 was conducted. Patient demographics, duration of surgery, complication rates, total cost ...

Laparoscopic appendicectomy in children: A trainee's perspective.

INTRODUCTION The emergence of operative laparoscopy has brought a great demand for training surgical residents, but there are no clear guidelines regarding choice of procedure for training, proficiency assessment and accreditation. We aim to examine from a trainee's point of view, the safety and efficacy of laparoscopic appendicectomy (LA) as a laparoscopic training procedure. MATERIALS AND M...