Table 2 Correlation and mean change in performance (in seconds) of various laparoscopic skill exercises before and after training and practice (n=40)
From: Role and value of laparoscopic training devices in assessing nondominant and two-handed dexterity
| Mean | SEM | 95% CI of difference | p-value | Correlation | |
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Touching ability, right hand | 9.25 | 1.43 | 6.37 | 12.13 | .000 | .200 |
Touching ability, left hand | 11.52 | 1.55 | 8.39 | 14.66 | .000 | .336 |
Pulling ability, right hand | 25.73 | 4.63 | 16.36 | 35.09 | .000 | .894 |
Pulling ability, left hand | 17.73 | 3.64 | 10.36 | 25.09 | .000 | .901 |
Putting ability, right hand | 10.62 | 2.35 | 5.87 | 15.38 | .000 | .813 |
Putting ability, left hand | 12.83 | 4.56 | 3.61 | 22.04 | .008 | .617 |
Manoeuvring ability, both hands | 58.98 | 8.47 | 41.84 | 76.11 | .000 | .681 |
Suturing ability, both hands | 47.45 | 11.99 | 23.20 | 71.70 | .000 | .832 |