Development and Validation of a Novel Robotic Procedure Specific Simulation Platform: Partial Nephrectomy.

Journal: The Journal of urology
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Abstract

PURPOSE: We developed a novel procedure specific simulation platform for robotic partial nephrectomy. In this study we prospectively evaluate its face, content, construct and concurrent validity.

Authors

  • Andrew J Hung
    Center for Robotic Simulation & Education, Catherine & Joseph Aresty Department of Urology, University of Southern California Institute of Urology, Los Angeles, California. Electronic address: Andrew.Hung@med.usc.edu.
  • Swar H Shah
    Center for Robotic Simulation & Education, Catherine & Joseph Aresty Department of Urology, University of Southern California Institute of Urology, Los Angeles, California.
  • Leonard Dalag
    Center for Robotic Simulation & Education, Catherine & Joseph Aresty Department of Urology, University of Southern California Institute of Urology, Los Angeles, California.
  • Daniel Shin
    Center for Robotic Simulation & Education, Catherine & Joseph Aresty Department of Urology, University of Southern California Institute of Urology, Los Angeles, California.
  • Inderbir S Gill
    Center for Robotic Simulation & Education, Catherine & Joseph Aresty Department of Urology, University of Southern California Institute of Urology, Los Angeles, California.