Posters

The state of simulation training in cataract surgery

Poster Details

First Author: T.Ahmed PAKISTAN

Co Author(s):    R. Siddiqui                    

Abstract Details

Purpose:

The purpose of this study was to perform a systematic review of existing literature on simulation-based training of cataract surgery. Available literature was evaluated and projections on how it could be applied to enhance training were summarized. Quality of included literature was also assessed.

Setting:

Systematic Review of Literature

Methods:

The Pubmed database was searched for articles pertaining to simulation training in cataract surgery. Selected articles were qualitatively analysed. The nature of included studies did not permit for conduction of a quantitative meta-analysis.

Results:

A total of 165 articles were identified out of which 10 met inclusion criteria. Four studies reported construct validity of the EyeSi® simulator. Six studies demonstrated improved surgical outcomes corresponding to training on the simulator. Quality assessment of all included studies was satisfactory with low risk of bias across the majority of Cochrane risk of bias criteria.

Conclusions:

Simulation training can authentically recreate cataract surgery with strong instrument validity. It is also correlated with marked reductions in surgical complication rates of trainees when employed as a training tool. Overall, current studies done on simulation training in cataract surgery all point towards it being an effective training tool with low risk of study biases confounding this conclusion. As technology continues to improve, surgical training must continue to embrace and incorporate simulation technology in training, research and patient care.

Financial Disclosure:

None