Laparoscopic surgical skills are influenced by the surgeon's experience and training, impacting their cognitive resources and increasing the risk of biliary injuries.
The study examined eye metrics—specifically saccadic movements, fixations, and pupillary responses—during live laparoscopic surgeries performed by surgeons of varying expertise (novice, semi-expert, expert).
Out of 42 surgeries, 38 were analyzed, revealing three reliable eye metrics that help differentiate skill levels among surgeons during these procedures.