Nezhat's Textbook of Minimally Invasive Surgery Including Hysteroscopy, Vaginoscopy and Robotic-Assisted Procedures
Book contents
- Nezhat’s Textbook of Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Nezhat’s Textbook of Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Copyright page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Online Resources
- Contributors
- Foreword
- Preface
- Chapter 1 A History of Modern-Day Video Surgery with and without Robotic Assistance
- Chapter 2 Equipment for Operative Laparoscopy and Hysteroscopy
- Chapter 3 Anesthesia
- Chapter 4 Patient Positioning and Operating Room Setup
- Chapter 5 Laparoscopic Access
- Chapter 6 Laparoscopic Suturing
- Chapter 7 Pelvic Anatomy
- Chapter 8 Hysteroscopy
- Chapter 9 Fertility
- Chapter 10 Management of Adnexal Masses
- Chapter 11 Endometriosis
- Chapter 12 Video Laparoscopic Adhesiolysis and Adhesion Prevention
- Chapter 13 Video Laparoscopic Sterilization
- Chapter 14 Leiomyomas
- Chapter 15 Hysterectomy
- Chapter 16 Pelvic Floor Procedures
- Chapter 17 Video Laparoscopy
- Chapter 18 Gynecologic Malignancy
- Chapter 19 Video Laparoscopic Surgery during Pregnancy
- Chapter 20 Pediatric Surgery
- Chapter 21 Video Laparoscopic Aortic Surgery
- Chapter 22 Additional Procedures for Pelvic Surgeons
- Chapter 23 Simulation Training in Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Chapter 24 Robotic-Assisted Laparoscopy
- Chapter 25 Vascular Surgery and Management of Pelvic Complications
- Chapter 26 Fetal Surgery
- Chapter 27 Hemostatic Agents in Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Chapter 28 New Techniques in Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Book part
- Index
- References
Chapter 23 - Simulation Training in Minimally Invasive Surgery
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 06 November 2025
Book contents
- Nezhat’s Textbook of Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Nezhat’s Textbook of Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Copyright page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Online Resources
- Contributors
- Foreword
- Preface
- Chapter 1 A History of Modern-Day Video Surgery with and without Robotic Assistance
- Chapter 2 Equipment for Operative Laparoscopy and Hysteroscopy
- Chapter 3 Anesthesia
- Chapter 4 Patient Positioning and Operating Room Setup
- Chapter 5 Laparoscopic Access
- Chapter 6 Laparoscopic Suturing
- Chapter 7 Pelvic Anatomy
- Chapter 8 Hysteroscopy
- Chapter 9 Fertility
- Chapter 10 Management of Adnexal Masses
- Chapter 11 Endometriosis
- Chapter 12 Video Laparoscopic Adhesiolysis and Adhesion Prevention
- Chapter 13 Video Laparoscopic Sterilization
- Chapter 14 Leiomyomas
- Chapter 15 Hysterectomy
- Chapter 16 Pelvic Floor Procedures
- Chapter 17 Video Laparoscopy
- Chapter 18 Gynecologic Malignancy
- Chapter 19 Video Laparoscopic Surgery during Pregnancy
- Chapter 20 Pediatric Surgery
- Chapter 21 Video Laparoscopic Aortic Surgery
- Chapter 22 Additional Procedures for Pelvic Surgeons
- Chapter 23 Simulation Training in Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Chapter 24 Robotic-Assisted Laparoscopy
- Chapter 25 Vascular Surgery and Management of Pelvic Complications
- Chapter 26 Fetal Surgery
- Chapter 27 Hemostatic Agents in Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Chapter 28 New Techniques in Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Book part
- Index
- References
Summary
In order to enhance training, improve patient safety, and reduce the complication rate associated with minimally invasive surgery, surgical simulators have been incorporated into training curricula and skills courses. This chapter provides an overview of the development of simulation devices. Important concepts in simulation training are explained including validation and fidelity. We discuss the advantages and disadvantages and compare the different types of simulators available for laparoscopic and robotic-assisted platforms. The integration of simulators in residency and fellowship training is presented. It is important to emphasize that currently surgical simulation is merely an adjunct to, and not a replacement for, other traditional methods of training, including supervision, mentorship, feedback, and operative experience.
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