Proposal for the Hernia ASCEND Hugo™ RAS training pathway: acquisition of skills by comprehensive exercise-based nimbleness and dexterity training.

ABSTRACT: Robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) is increasingly applied in abdominal wall repair, yet structured, system-specific training remains inconsistent for emerging platforms like Hugo™ RAS. Existing literature highlights the need for dedicated curricula addressing system ergonomics, docking workflows, and procedural nuances to ensure safe adoption. The Acquisition of Skills by Comprehensive Exercise-based Nimbleness and Dexterity (ASCEND) Hugo™ RAS training pathway was developed collaboratively by ArFiCo Surgical, ORSI Academy, and Medtronic to provide a structured, modular training program for robotic hernia surgery. Building upon established da Vinci training principles, ASCEND integrates simulation, live tissue models, and mentored clinical exposure in a phased approach, ensuring progressive sk

SUBMITTER: Brucchi F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12380880 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature