Effectiveness of Telesimulation for Pediatric Minimally Invasive Surgery Essential Skills Training

Remote telesimulation training (T-ESTM) delivered via Zoom demonstrated significant improvements in MIS essential skills among 61 trainees, with performance scores increasing 21-39% and task completion times decreasing 33-49% across three core laparoscopic tasks. This study validates telesimulation as an effective alternative to in-person skills training for surgical residents.