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Table 3 Comparison of GOALS scores between the two groups: The novices versus experts

From: Validation of a novel virtual reality simulation system with the focus on training for surgical dissection during laparoscopic sigmoid colectomy

 

Novices (n = 21)

Experts (n = 18)

P value

Depth perception

4 (3.0–4)

4 (3.25–4)

0.39

Bimanual dexterity

4 (3.0–4)

4 (3.25–5)

0.080

Efficiency

4 (3–4)

4 (4–5)

0.042

Tissue handling

4 (4–5)

4 (4–5)

0.73

Total score

15 (14.0–17)

17 (14.25–18)

0.070

  1. Median (IQR) Wilcoxon rank sum test
  2. Values are medians, with interquartile range in parentheses
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BMC Surgery

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