Surgical endoscopy
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study
Validation of a new basic virtual reality simulator for training of basic endoscopic skills: the SIMENDO.
The aim of this study was to establish content, face, concurrent, and the first step of construct validity of a new simulator, the SIMENDO, in order to determine its usefulness for training basic endoscopic skills. ⋯ Content, face, and concurrent validity of the SIMENDO is established. The simulator is considered useful for training eye-hand coordination for endoscopic surgery. The evaluated task could discriminate between the skills of experienced surgeons and novices, giving the first indication of construct validity.