The development of tissue handling skills is sufficient and comparable after training in virtual reality or on a surgical robotic system: a prospective randomized trial

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Beitragende

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Virtual reality is a frequently chosen method for learning the basics of robotic surgery. However, it is unclear whether tissue handling is adequately trained in VR training compared to training on a real robotic system.

METHODS: In this randomized controlled trial, participants were split into two groups for "Fundamentals of Robotic Surgery (FRS)" training on either a DaVinci VR simulator (VR group) or a DaVinci robotic system (Robot group). All participants completed four tasks on the DaVinci robotic system before training (Baseline test), after proficiency in three FRS tasks (Midterm test), and after proficiency in all FRS tasks (Final test). Primary endpoints were forces applied across tests.

RESULTS: This trial included 87 robotic novices, of which 43 and 44 participants received FRS training in VR group and Robot group, respectively. The Baseline test showed no significant differences in force application between the groups indicating a sufficient randomization. In the Midterm and Final test, the force application was not different between groups. Both groups displayed sufficient learning curves with significant improvement of force application. However, the Robot group needed significantly less repetitions in the three FRS tasks Ring tower (Robot: 2.48 vs. VR: 5.45; p < 0.001), Knot Tying (Robot: 5.34 vs. VR: 8.13; p = 0.006), and Vessel Energy Dissection (Robot: 2 vs. VR: 2.38; p = 0.001) until reaching proficiency.

CONCLUSION: Robotic tissue handling skills improve significantly and comparably after both VR training and training on a real robotic system, but training on a VR simulator might be less efficient.

Details

OriginalspracheEnglisch
Seiten (von - bis)2900-2910
Seitenumfang11
FachzeitschriftSurgical endoscopy
Jahrgang38
Ausgabenummer5
Frühes Online-Datum17 Apr. 2024
PublikationsstatusVeröffentlicht - Mai 2024
Peer-Review-StatusJa

Externe IDs

Scopus 85190786377
ORCID /0000-0002-4590-1908/work/163294144

Schlagworte

Schlagwörter

  • Young Adult, Clinical Competence, Simulation Training/methods, Prospective Studies, Humans, Adult, Female, Male, Learning Curve, Virtual Reality, Robotic Surgical Procedures/education