Remote Training in Laparoscopy

Participants allocated to the SRST arm train basic laparoscopic skills at home. Participants train by themselves using a portable box training model (BT). Training is conducted and structured through an online application-based training platform. Training is instructed by online instructional videos and texts. The BT is connected to a laptop and the participants can submit videos of their training exercises for assessment through the online training platform.

Participants allocated to the IRST arm train basic laparoscopic skills at the simulation centre. Participants train on a portable box training model (BT). Training is structured through an online application-based training platform and facilitated and instructed by surgical specialists. The BT is connected to a laptop and the participants can submit videos of their training exercises for assessment through the online training platform.