The virtual reality simulator dV-Trainer® is a valid assessment tool for robotic surgical skills

Perrenot, C.; Perez, Manuela; Tran, Nguyen; Jehl, Jean-Philippe; Felblinger, Jacques; Bresler, L.; Hubert, Jacques

doi:10.1007/s00464-012-2237-0

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“…Moreover, hepatobiliary surgeons, at the beginning of their robotic learning curve, might have a limited number of simple cases that could be used as a training model. Simulation and virtual-reality surgical training are promising, but are still under development and require validation (34,35). The robotic dual console is a teaching tool that could help accelerate proficiency (36).…”

Section: Limits Of Robotic Liver Surgerymentioning

confidence: 99%

Robotic liver surgery: technical aspects and review of the literature

Giulianotti¹,

Bianco²,

Daskalaki³

et al. 2016

Hepatobiliary Surg. Nutr.

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Section: Limits Of Robotic Liver Surgerymentioning

confidence: 99%

Robotic liver surgery: technical aspects and review of the literature

Giulianotti¹,

Bianco²,

Daskalaki³

et al. 2016

Hepatobiliary Surg. Nutr.

102

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“…Construct validity is defined as the ability of a simulator to differentiate experts from beginners [2] . Beginners are candidates without any experience in robotic skills, whereas the term 'expert' is used in reference to a urology trainee or specialist.…”

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Utilization and Surgical Skill Transferability of the Simulator Robot to the Clinical Robot for Urology Surgery

Zhong

Mancuso²

2016

Urol Int

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Introduction: Virtual reality is an increasingly popular surgical training tool in Australia, following the introduction of Australia's first virtual reality simulation machine at Liverpool Hospital, Sydney. This literature review aims at identifying gaps in previous studies, and in providing a comprehensive review of future studies to be further developed in Australia. Method: A multi-field research was performed combining the key terms ‘uro*' and ‘virtua*' and ‘simula*' and ‘robo*'. Academic search engines used in this literature review included ‘Medline', ‘Scopus', and ‘Sciencedirect'. Studies with laparoscopic skills as a focused investigation but not robotic skills were excluded. Critical appraisal of each of the article was conducted with a discussion of key topic involving urologists with expert skills on robotic surgery. Result: A thorough literature review discovered 3 main types of studies in this area. These are: (1) validity studies; (2) studies specific for urology procedures; (3) studies on skill transfer, in general. Cohort study and randomized control trial are the 2 dominant forms of research designs. Conclusion: Future studies need to focus more around the investigation of operation-specific training, in conjunction with skills-based teaching. Also, it is important that these studies incorporate teamwork, decision-making, and communication skills.

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“…Another important question is if this VR system could also be used for assessment of robotic skills [22]. Recently, Perrenot et al concluded in their study that the dVT proves to be a valid tool to assess basic skills of robotic surgery on the dVSS [23].…”

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Validation of a Novel Virtual Reality Simulator for Robotic Surgery

Schreuder

Wolswijk

Persson

et al. 2011

Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology

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Objective. With the increase in robotic-assisted laparoscopic surgery there is a concomitant rising demand for training methods. The objective was to establish face and construct validity of a novel virtual reality simulator (dV-Trainer, Mimic Technologies, Seattle, WA) for the use in training of robot-assisted surgery. Methods. A comparative cohort study was performed. Participants (n = 42) were divided into three groups according to their robotic experience. To determine construct validity, participants performed three different exercises twice. Performance parameters were measured. To determine face validity, participants filled in a questionnaire after completion of the exercises. Results. Experts outperformed novices in most of the measured parameters. The most discriminative parameters were "time to complete" and "economy of motion" (P < 0.001). The training capacity of the simulator was rated 4.6 ± 0.5 SD on a 5-point Likert scale. The realism of the simulator in general, visual graphics, movements of instruments, interaction with objects, and the depth perception were all rated as being realistic. The simulator is considered to be a very useful training tool for residents and medical specialist starting with robotic surgery. Conclusions. Face and construct validity for the dV-Trainer could be established. The virtual reality simulator is a useful tool for training robotic surgery.

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The virtual reality simulator dV-Trainer® is a valid assessment tool for robotic surgical skills

Abstract: The dV-Trainer(®) simulator proves to be a valid tool to assess basic skills of robotic surgery.

Cited by 164 publications

References 21 publications

Robotic liver surgery: technical aspects and review of the literature

Robotic liver surgery: technical aspects and review of the literature

Utilization and Surgical Skill Transferability of the Simulator Robot to the Clinical Robot for Urology Surgery

Validation of a Novel Virtual Reality Simulator for Robotic Surgery

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