Dr. Vivek Singh

Abstract

Methods: This retrospective study performed in a tertiary care center included two set of trainees. Group 1 (n=340) included eyes operated on for MSICS by trainees who underwent traditional wet lab training whereas Group 2 (n= 676) included those who received MSICS simulator training apart from the wet lab training.

Results:The mean number of surgeries performed by the trainees before joining the institute were 316 (+/- 632.2) and 186 (+/-234.4) in group 1 and group 2 respectively (p=0.25). Posterior capsular rupture with vitreous loss was reported in 7.3% in group 1 and 6.5 % in group 2 (p=0.6). Zonular dialysis was more common in group 1(3.5%) than in group 2 (1.4%) (p=0.002). Nuclear fragment drop was higher in group 1(p=0.02). Wound related complications were also reported to be significantly more common in group 1(12.06%) than group 2 (1.33%) (p=0.00001).

Conclusion: Simulator training can be an important tool and can be used to strengthen the existing MSICS training.

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