Value of robotic surgery simulation for training surgical residents and attendings: a systematic review protocol.

Journal: BMJ open
Published Date: Jun 14, 2022

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Robotic surgery is a method of minimally invasive surgery performed through small incisions using a remote robotic console. Surgical residents and attendings participate in simulation training to be able to effectively perform robotic surgery using wet labs, dry labs and virtual reality platforms. Our objective is to identify the effectiveness of robotic simulation on novice robotic surgeons. This review will answer our review question: To what extent are robotic simulations for training novice robotic general surgery residents and attendings associated with improved outcomes in comparison with no simulation training?

Authors

  • Kathryn K Howard
    Surgery, William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, Michigan, USA.
  • Hussein Makki
    William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, Michigan, USA.
  • Nathan M Novotny
    Pediatric Surgery, William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, Michigan, USA.
  • Misa Mi
    Department of Foundational Medical Studies, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, Rochester, Michigan, USA.
  • Ngan Nguyen
    Department of Foundational Medical Studies, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, Rochester, Michigan, USA ngannguyen@oakland.edu.

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