The Predictive Value of Basic Laparoscopic Evaluations on Complex Cases Using the Society for Improving Medical Procedural Learning Database.

Journal: The Journal of surgical research
Published Date: Jul 1, 2025

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: The transference of technical skills from basic to complex procedures is assumed-but untested-during training and board certification. We examine whether resident performance on frequently performed, basic laparoscopic procedures can predict performance on their first complex laparoscopic procedure.

Authors

  • Jeremy A Balch
    Department of Surgery, University of Florida Health, Gainesville, FL, United States.
  • Stefanie S Sebok-Syer
    Department of Emergency Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA, USA.
  • Kayla Marcotte
    Department of Learning Health Sciences, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States.
  • Alyssa A Pradarelli
    Center for Surgical Training and Research, Department of Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
  • Rebecca Moreci
    Center for Surgical Training and Research, Department of Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
  • Benjamin Shickel
    Department of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL USA.
  • Andrew E Krumm
    Learning Health Sciences, Surgery, and Information, Medical School and School of Information, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States.
  • Tyler J Loftus
    Department of Surgery, University of Florida Health, Gainesville, FL. Electronic address: tyler.loftus@surgery.ufl.edu.

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