Validation of the portable virtual reality training system for robotic surgery (PoLaRS): a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

As global use of surgical robotic systems is steadily increasing, surgical simulation can be an excellent way for robotic surgeons to acquire and retain their skills in a safe environment. To address the need for training in less wealthy parts of the world, an affordable surgical robot simulator (PoLaRS) was designed.

Methods

The aim of this pilot study is to compare learning curve data of the PoLaRS prototype with those of Intuitive Surgical's da Vinci Skills Simulator (dVSS) and to establish face- and construct validity. Medical students were divided into two groups; the test group (n = 18) performing tasks on PoLaRS and dVSS, and the control group (n = 20) only performing tasks on the dVSS. The performance parameters were Time, Path length, and the number of co

SUBMITTER: Hardon SF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9160149 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature