Development and validation of a checklist for assessing recorded performance of laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair

Saseem Poudel, Yo Kurashima, Yo Kawarada, Yusuke Watanabe, Yoshihiro Murakami, Yoshiyuki Matsumura, Hiroaki Kato, Kyosuke Miyazaki, Toshiaki Shichinohe, Satoshi Hirano

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Abstract

Background Despite a need for video assessment for the performance transabdominal preperitoneal procedure (TAPP), the present assessment tools have not been validated for the use of evaluation of the recorded performance. We aimed to develop a checklist for the evaluation of the recorded performance of TAPP. Methods The TAPP checklist was developed by hernia experts from multiple institutes. Thirty unedited TAPP videos were rated by 3-blinded hernia experts. Inter-rater reliability and construct and concurrent validities were evaluated. Results The inter-rater reliability for 3 raters was .75 (95% confidence interval .60 to .86). The median total score of each group demonstrated a significant difference among experienced (>50 TAPP), intermediate (≥10 TAPP, <50), and novice (<10 TAPP) surgeons (P < .001). The checklist score showed a high correlation with TAPP experience and previously validated global scale for laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair. Conclusions The TAPP checklist is a valid metrics for the assessment of the recorded TAPP performance.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)468-474
Number of pages7
JournalAmerican Journal of Surgery
Volume212
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 01-09-2016
Externally publishedYes

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Surgery

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