Value of orientation training in laparoscopic cholecystectomy

It is well established that disorientation during laparoscopic operations such as cholecystectomy is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. The aim of the present study was to evaluate whether high‐performance orientation strategies could be taught to a cohort without relevant experience of laparoscopic cholecystectomy, resulting in improved performance and spatial awareness, thereby reducing the need for operative experience to command this skill.

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