Evaluation of a 3D-Printed Transoral Robotic Surgery Simulator Utilizing Artificial Tissue.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives/hypothesis

Transoral robotic surgery (TORS) poses challenges for operators in training, with limited robot access on a platform requiring distinct surgical skills. Few simulators exist, and current virtual reality training modules exclude head and neck simulations. This study evaluates the construct validity for a novel low-cost TORS simulator.

Study design

Single institution prospective observational study.

Methods

Using 3D-printed oral cavity structures and replaceable artificial tissue components, a modular TORS simulator was constructed for short-duration hands-on simulations with the da Vinci SI robot. Sixteen surgeons of differing robotic skill levels, no experience (novice), prior experience, and formal robot training, participated in simulated tonsi

SUBMITTER: Murr AT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9177903 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature