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Virtual Reality Training for Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

RecruitingNAAges 22 Years - 45 YearsAllUniversity Hospital, Basel, Switzerland
NCT05169073 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

Cholecystectomy is one the most frequent laparoscopic procedures worldwide. It is a safe and effective operation but intraoperative bile duct injury remains a relevant complication with serious consequences for the patient. Most of the complications occur due to a lack of knowledge of the anatomy or misidentification of the cystic duct. Thus, the study of the anatomy is a cornerstone of a successful procedure and the preoperative magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) is a way to preoperatively determine relevant structures to avoid intraoperative incidents. This trial has been designed to assess the effect of preoperative virtual reality training based on MRCP on intraoperative performance and outcome.

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Referred for elective cholecystectomy for symptomatic cholecystolithiasis/chronic cholecystitis * Early cholecystectomy after acute biliary pancreatitis * Concomitant minor procedures (adhesiolysis, umbilical hernia repair, liver biopsy) * Sufficient quality of MRCP Exclusion Criteria: * American Society of Anaesthesiologists (ASA) classification ≥ 4 * Previous major open upper abdominal surgery * Suspicion for concomitant biliary disease (e.g. Mirizzi-Syndrome) * Robotic cholecystectomy * Planned open procedures
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What it tests

  • Virtual Reality training
  • Conventional training
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Where

1 site
University Centre for Gastrointesintal and Liver Disease
Basel, Switzerland
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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