Design and validation of an assessment tool for open surgical procedures

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Abstract
Laparoscopy is currently the gold standard for cholecystectomy. Recent literature suggests surgical trainees have limited exposure to open cholecystectomy, which may result in suboptimal performance in the event of conversion. Furthermore, most training and assessment models are designed for laparoscopic cholecystectomy, with limited opportunities for open simulator training. The present study’s purpose was to design an inexpensive model for open cholecystectomy and to validate a performance assessment tool.

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