CD-ROM INTERACTIVE TRAINING FOR LAPAROSCO PIC CHOLECYSTECTOMY

CD-I means ''compact disk interactive'' and represents a database that allows the presentation of various digitalized media sources such as photographs or audio and video recordings via a TV or computer screen. In contrast to teaching videos the spectator can interact by requesti ng more detailed information on topics of special interest or jump to other chapters at any time. In minimal invasive surgery the situs is d isplayed on screen. To create a teaching and learning environment mult imedia technology can easily mimic the on-site situation. Surgical pro cedures, as well as the handling of instruments, can be presented and explained as in reality, thus allowing a more interactive learning exp erience.