DR. ASHISH MARKAN

DR. MOHIT DOGRA, DR. BASAVARAJ TIGARI, DR.RAMANDEEP SINGH

Abstract

Purpose: To compare the surgical performance of vitreoretina trainees while performing various surgical manoeuvres on the Eyesi surgical simulator (VRMagic Holding AG) during different times.

Methods: This was a prospective cross-over observational study where vitreoretina trainees (less than two years of surgical experience) were asked to perform various surgical tasks using the Eyesi surgical simulator (VRMagic Holding AG). The trainees were randomised into two groups. Group A performed surgeries during the morning (7-9 AM), and group B performed surgeries during the evening (4-7 PM). After completing assigned tasks, the trainees were cross-overed to the alternative group. Primary outcome measures included objective scores and time to perform each surgical maneuver in both groups. Secondary outcome measures included subjective scores given by each trainee and complications encountered.