Current status of robotic simulators in acquisition of robotic surgical skills

    Authors

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

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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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