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Virtual Poster Details

Name
10305 - Approaching Surgery As a Left Handed Surgeon: Tips & Tricks for Learning Surgery As a Leftie
Presenting Author
Sara Pierpoint
Affiliation
University of Virginia
Abstract
Study Objective: Identify and discuss the specific challenges faced by left handed medical students and beginner surgeons, and review tips for success.

Design: Educational Video.

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Patients or Participants: N/A

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Measurements and Main Results: N/A

Conclusion: Left handed medical students and residents face increased anxiety and cognitive load around surgical training. There are also technical challenges that left handed surgeons face and can lead to disadvantage in the OR. Focused preparation with instrument handling, mirror-video techniques, and post-operative review and feedback can help lead to increased success.

Authors

Pierpoint, SC*. Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, Miles, S. Gynecologic Surgery and Obstetrics, Mike O'Callaghan Military Medical Center, Nellis Air Force Base, NV, Homewood, L. Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA

Primary Category
Basic Science/Education
Secondary Category
Other
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