Standardized Educational Videos of Laparoscopic Gynecological Surgeries
50 participantsStarted 2025-08
Plain-language summary
Owing to coronavirus disease-related social distancing requirements, online education has gained prominence. Surgical trainers consider online videos as a useful teaching aid that maximizes trainees' learning and skill development given the backdrop of time constraints and productivity demands, however, online videos usually do not undergo a peer-review process. Based on these premises the LAP-VEGaS guidelines (LAParoscopic surgery Video Educational GuidelineS), a recommended checklist for production of educational surgical videos, were developed. This study aime to evaluate the impact of educational videos of laparoscopic gynecological surgeries, that were standardized with the LAP-VEGaS, for the improvement of surgical confidence and performance of surgical trainees.
Who can participate
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion criteria:
\- Residents and fellows in OBGYN in their gynecological round
Exclusion criteria:
\- Residents and fellows that did not complete module training for laparoscopic surgeries
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1This trial seems to focus on training surgeons using educational videos rather than testing a new treatment for patients — can you help me understand if there's any direct benefit or risk to me as a patient if I were to be involved in this kind of study?
2Since this trial is listed as 'not yet recruiting,' do you know when it might open and whether it would be relevant to my care, or is this primarily something that affects how my surgical team is trained?
3The trial measures how well surgeons perform laparoscopic gynecological surgery after watching standardized training videos — does that mean my procedure could be performed by a surgeon who is part of this training evaluation, and if so, how would that affect my care?
4Given that this study is focused on surgical education rather than a new drug or device, what questions should I be asking about the experience level of whoever would be performing my laparoscopic surgery, regardless of whether this trial is involved?
5Are there standard-of-care options for my gynecological condition that I should be exploring right now, while this trial is still not yet open to participants?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Performance evaluation by senior surgeon
Timeframe: At the end of the operation
Trial details
NCT IDNCT05227430
SponsorThe University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston