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Outcomes of a virtual-reality simulator-training programme on basic surgical skills in robot-assisted laparoscopic surgery.
- Source :
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The international journal of medical robotics + computer assisted surgery : MRCAS [Int J Med Robot] 2017 Jun; Vol. 13 (2). Date of Electronic Publication: 2016 Mar 01. - Publication Year :
- 2017
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Abstract
- Background: The utility of the virtual-reality robotic simulator in training programmes has not been clearly evaluated. Our aim was to evaluate the impact of a virtual-reality robotic simulator-training programme on basic surgical skills.<br />Methods: A simulator-training programme in robotic surgery, using the da Vinci Skills Simulator, was evaluated in a population including junior and seasoned surgeons, and non-physicians. Their performances on robotic dots and suturing-skin pod platforms before and after virtual-simulation training were rated anonymously by surgeons experienced in robotics.<br />Results: 39 participants were enrolled: 14 medical students and residents in surgery, 14 seasoned surgeons, 11 non-physicians. Junior and seasoned surgeons' performances on platforms were not significantly improved after virtual-reality robotic simulation in any of the skill domains, in contrast to non-physicians.<br />Conclusions: The benefits of virtual-reality simulator training on several tasks to basic skills in robotic surgery were not obvious among surgeons in our initial and early experience with the simulator. Copyright © 2016 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.<br /> (Copyright © 2016 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.)
- Subjects :
- Adult
Computer Simulation
Computer-Assisted Instruction statistics & numerical data
Female
France
Humans
Laparoscopy statistics & numerical data
Male
Middle Aged
Robotic Surgical Procedures statistics & numerical data
Young Adult
Clinical Competence statistics & numerical data
Computer-Assisted Instruction methods
Educational Measurement statistics & numerical data
High Fidelity Simulation Training statistics & numerical data
Laparoscopy education
Robotic Surgical Procedures education
Virtual Reality
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1478-596X
- Volume :
- 13
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- The international journal of medical robotics + computer assisted surgery : MRCAS
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 26928974
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1002/rcs.1740