Feasibility, effectiveness and transferability of a novel mastery-based virtual reality robotic training platform for general surgery residents.

Journal: Surgical endoscopy
Published Date: Feb 22, 2022

Abstract

BACKGROUND: The annual number of robotic surgical procedures is on the rise. Robotic surgery requires unique skills compared to other surgical approaches. Simulation allows basic robot skill acquisition and enhances patient safety. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the feasibility, effectiveness, and transferability of a mastery-based curriculum using a new virtual reality (VR) robotic simulator for surgery resident training.

Authors

  • Imad Radi
    Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, 2201 Inwood Road, 3rd Floor, Dallas, TX, 75390, USA.
  • Juan C Tellez
    Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, 2201 Inwood Road, 3rd Floor, Dallas, TX, 75390, USA.
  • Rodrigo E Alterio
    Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, 2201 Inwood Road, 3rd Floor, Dallas, TX, 75390, USA.
  • Daniel J Scott
    Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, 2201 Inwood Road, 3rd Floor, Dallas, TX, 75390, USA.
  • Ganesh Sankaranarayanan
    Department of Surgery, Baylor University Medical Center, 3500 Gaston Ave, Dallas, TX, 75246, USA. ganesh.sankaranarayanan@bswhealth.org.
  • Madhuri B Nagaraj
    Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, 2201 Inwood Road, 3rd Floor, Dallas, TX, 75390, USA.
  • Melissa E Hogg
    Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
  • Herbert J Zeh
    Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
  • Patricio M Polanco
    Department of Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, 5323 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, TX, 75390-9159, USA. Patricio.Polanco@utsouthwestern.edu.

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