Comparison of two simulation systems to support robotic-assisted surgical training: a pilot study (Swine model).

Journal: Journal of minimally invasive gynecology
Published Date:

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To compare the efficacy of simulation-based training between the Mimic dV- Trainer and traditional dry lab da Vinci robot training.

Authors

  • Sabrina V Whitehurst
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, Maryland.
  • Ernest G Lockrow
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland. Electronic address: ernest.lockrow@usuhs.edu.
  • Thomas S Lendvay
    Department of Urology, Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, Washington.
  • Anthony M Propst
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland.
  • Susan G Dunlow
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, Maryland.
  • Christopher J Rosemeyer
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tripler Army Medical Center, Honolulu, Hawaii.
  • Joseph M Gobern
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, Maryland.
  • Lee W White
    Bioengineering Department, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington.
  • Anna Skinner
    Anthotronix, Silver Spring, Maryland.
  • Jerome L Buller
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland.