In addition, there is an emphasis on the objective assessment of laparoscopic intracorporeal suturing (LIS) skills, required for the resolution of complications and improvement of the anastomosis manoeuvres. It consists of 2.5 days theoretical and practical event, with 2/3 parts of practice. Remaining time is spent on theoretical-audiovisual contents. During the first morning, theoretical concepts of ergonomics in laparoscopy are taught to subsequently practice LIS in box-trainer on inorganic and organic tissues. At this point both techniques of SG and IR in the porcine model will be performed by each attendant until the end of the course (Figure 1); participants are assisted by the veterinary and physician expert faculty at any time. In addition, both the first day in box-trainer (P1), as the last day in the animal model (P2), attendants“ LIS skills are objectively assessed through a level test by performing a simple stitch (Figure 2). Also, at the end of the training course, the trainees subjectively ranked various educational and organizational topics of the training program by means of a questionnaire.
Objective Assessment of laparoscopic intracorporeal suturing (LIS) is emphasized by means of initial
level test and acquired learning curve (time, errors). Also, at the end of the course, trainees subjectively
rank various educational and organizational topics of the training program by means of a questionnaire.