A Comparative Study in Learning Curves of Two Different Intracorporeal Knot Tying Techniques
Joint Authors
Thiyagarajan, Manuneethimaran
Ravindrakumar, Chandru
Source
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-02-28
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Objectives.
In our study we are aiming to analyse the learning curves in our surgical trainees by using two standard methods of intracorporeal knot tying.
Material and Method.
Two randomized groups of trainees are trained with two different intracorporeal knot tying techniques (loop and winding) by single surgeon for eight sessions.
In each session participants were allowed to make as many numbers of knots in thirty minutes.
The duration for each set of knots and the number of knots for each session were calculated.
At the end each session, participants were asked about their frustration level, difficulty in making knot, and dexterity.
Results.
In winding method the number of knots tied was increasing significantly in each session with less frustration and less difficulty level.
Discussion.
The suturing and knotting skill improved in every session in both groups.
But group B (winding method) trainees made significantly higher number of knots and they took less time for each set of knots than group A (loop method).
Although both knotting methods are standard methods, the learning curve is better in loop method.
Conclusion.
The winding method of knotting is simpler and easier to perform, especially for the surgeons who have limited laparoscopic experience.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Thiyagarajan, Manuneethimaran& Ravindrakumar, Chandru. 2016. A Comparative Study in Learning Curves of Two Different Intracorporeal Knot Tying Techniques. Minimally Invasive Surgery،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1111345
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Thiyagarajan, Manuneethimaran& Ravindrakumar, Chandru. A Comparative Study in Learning Curves of Two Different Intracorporeal Knot Tying Techniques. Minimally Invasive Surgery No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1111345
American Medical Association (AMA)
Thiyagarajan, Manuneethimaran& Ravindrakumar, Chandru. A Comparative Study in Learning Curves of Two Different Intracorporeal Knot Tying Techniques. Minimally Invasive Surgery. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1111345
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1111345