Simulator Fidelity Does Not Affect Training for Robot-Assisted Minimally Invasive Surgery.

ABSTRACT: This study was undertaken to compare performance using a surgical robot after training with one of three simulators of varying fidelity.

Methods

Eight novice operators and eight expert surgeons were randomly assigned to one of three simulators. Each participant performed two exercises using a simulator and then using a surgical robot. The primary outcome of this study is performance assessed by time and GEARS score.

Results

Participants were randomly assigned to one of three simulators. Time to perform the suturing exercise (novices vs. experts) was significantly different for all 3 simulators. Using the da Vinci robot, peg transfer showed no significant difference between novices and experts and all participants combined (mean time novice 2.00, expert 2.21, p = 0.920)

SUBMITTER: Saito S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10095363 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature