Validation of a synthetic simulation model of endoscopic rectus sheath plication.
María Fernanda RojasJavier TorresÚrsula FigueroaJulian VarasPablo AchurraAlfonso NaviaÁlvaro CuadraSusana SearlePublished in: Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery (2024)
Our simulation model met all validation criteria outlined in the Messick framework, demonstrating its ability to differentiate between experts and non-experts based on their baseline endoscopic surgical skills. This model stands as a valuable tool for evaluating skills in endoscopic rectus sheath plication.