Relationship between learning styles and simulation in surgery

Abstract: Introduction: It was found that the good performance in conventional techniques not transferable to minimally-invasive alternatives, and then simulators were created for improved learning. Objective: To assess whether robotic virtual reality simulation conditions ability laparoscopy medical students, associating VARK tool Mind Styles determine there is a correlation between learning styles develop these skills. Methods: Randomization of 3 groups students performed, where one performed surgical knot exercise box another, same on robot console. The third group did simulate. All participants took practical test their performances evaluated. Moreover, pre-test post-test applied, addition mind methods, difference different styles. Results: scores relatively homogeneous categories, with no significant being groups; therefore, it possible demonstrate interfered results this study. There only at least pair Laparoscopy Robotics groups, p-value 0.038. Conclusion: statistical significance regarding proposed tasks.