Assessing the learning curve associated with a novel flexible robot in the pre-clinical and clinical setting.

Journal: Surgical endoscopy
Published Date: Mar 22, 2021

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Transoral robotic surgery has been successfully used by head and neck surgeons for a variety of procedures but is limited by rigid instrumentation and line-of-sight visualization. Non-linear systems specifically designed for the aerodigestive tract are needed. Ease of use of these new systems in both training and clinical environments is critical in its widespread adoption.

Authors

  • Toby S Zhu
    University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
  • Neal Godse
    Department of Otolaryngology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Eye and Ear Institute, Suite 500, 200 Lothrop St, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
  • Daniel R Clayburgh
    Department of Otolaryngology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Eye and Ear Institute, Suite 500, 200 Lothrop St, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
  • Umamaheswar Duvvuri
    Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania4Department of Otolaryngology, Veterans Affairs Pittsburgh Health System, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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