Title

Current status of robotic simulators in acquisition of robotic surgical skills

Authors

Authors

A. Kumar; R. Smith;V. R. Patel

Comments

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Abbreviated Journal Title

Curr. Opin. Urol.

Keywords

robotics surgery; simulation; surgical training; virtual reality; SURGERY; VALIDATION; TRAINEES; Urology & Nephrology

Abstract

Purpose of reviewThis article provides an overview of the current status of simulator systems in robotic surgery training curriculum, focusing on available simulators for training, their comparison, new technologies introduced in simulation focusing on concepts of training along with existing challenges and future perspectives of simulator training in robotic surgery.Recent findingsThe different virtual reality simulators available in the market like dVSS, dVT, RoSS, ProMIS and SEP have shown face, content and construct validity in robotic skills training for novices outside the operating room. Recently, augmented reality simulators like HoST, Maestro AR and RobotiX Mentor have been introduced in robotic training providing a more realistic operating environment, emphasizing more on procedure-specific robotic training . Further, the Xperience Team Trainer, which provides training to console surgeon and bed-side assistant simultaneously, has been recently introduced to emphasize the importance of teamwork and proper coordination.SummarySimulator training holds an important place in current robotic training curriculum of future robotic surgeons. There is a need for more procedure-specific augmented reality simulator training, utilizing advancements in computing and graphical capabilities for new innovations in simulator technology. Further studies are required to establish its cost-benefit ratio along with concurrent and predictive validity.

Journal Title

Current Opinion in Urology

Volume

25

Issue/Number

2

Publication Date

1-1-2015

Document Type

Review

Language

English

First Page

168

Last Page

174

WOS Identifier

WOS:000349330900014

ISSN

0963-0643

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