The study established and validated task-specific metrics for assessing performance in perineal proctectomy, a complex surgical procedure. In three phases, 23 expert colorectal surgeons reached consensus on the metrics, and a subsequent assessment of 22 participants indicated a strong correlation between global and task-specific scores (rs = 0.86; p < 0.001). Additionally, significant differences were identified between novice and expert performances, showcasing the effectiveness of the metrics in gauging surgical skill levels.
• Why it matters: Accurate training metrics address gaps in surgical procedure assessments.
Journal Article by Desir A, Pourghaderi P (…) Sankaranarayanan G et 5 al. in Surg Endosc
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