Role of Procedural Videos in Teaching the Surgery Residents

This study was conducted in 2 phases. In Phase-I just after the enrollment, all the residents performed the procedure from which initial GARS (global assessment rating score) assessment was made. Phase-I was followed by allocation into the groups i.e., study and control groups. In phase-2, a video of surgical procedure was obtained through internet. After all residents have done the procedure initially, 27 participants of the study group were made to watch the videos and learn the steps of procedure while those of the other group did not watch the videos. Participants of both the groups were made to perform the procedure again. GARS (global assessment rating score) was calculated for each individual in their second procedure which included following scores:

• Respect for tissue
• Time and motion
• Instrument Handling
• Depth perception
• Bimanual Dexterity All elements scored between 1-5 with a total of 25 score. All procedures were performed under the supervision of a consultant surgeon who was blinded about the groups and make assessment according to the GARS (global assessment rating score).

Inclusion criteria

• All the postgraduate trainees in surgery and allied specialties
• Age 25 to 35 years
• Both Genders
• Any year of training with at least 3 months of surgical training.

Exclusion criteria

• Those residents who did not wish to participate
• Those with less than 3 months of training.
• Consultant surgeons