Do laparoscopic pelvic trainer exercises improve residents' surgical skills? A randomized controlled trial.

Objective: The impact of surgical simulation devices on the training of gynecology residents has not been well defined. The aim of this study was to investigate whether the use of a laparoscopic pelvic trainer improved the surgical performance of residents.

Study Design: This randomized controlled trial enrolled gynecology residents who were randomized into group A or group B in a 1:1 fashion.