Impact of Training on Three-Dimensional versus Two-Dimensional Laparoscopic Systems on Acquisition of Laparoscopic Skills in Novices: A Prospective Comparative Pilot Study
Table 1
Demographic information of participants.
Variable
Two-dimensional ()
Three-dimensional ()
value
Age (years)
0.52
Female gender
1 (20%)
4 (80%)
0.21
First-year student
3 (60%)
5 (100%)
0.44
Right-handedness
5 (100%)
5 (100%)
0.99
Video game player
4 (80%)
1 (20%)
0.21
Interest in surgery
3 (60%)
2 (40%)
0.99
Observation of operative procedures
4 (80%)
2 (40%)
0.52
Use of corrective eye glasses/lenses
3 (60%)
5 (100%)
0.44
Data are presented in terms of mean ± SD or number (percentage), whenever appropriate.