Multiservice laparoscopic surgical training using the daVinci surgical system Export

@article{citeulike:1464029, abstract = {Background The daVinci surgical system affords surgeons a magnified three-dimensional videoscopic view of the operative field and precise articulating laparoscopic instruments. The learning curve for this advanced surgical robotics system is poorly characterized.Methods Twenty-three surgeons representing seven surgical subspecialties participated in a surgical robotics training program consisting of standardized daVinci system training (phase 1) followed by self-guided learning in a porcine model (phase 2).Results The average number of recorded procedures performed per surgeon during phase 2 was 5.5. The mean daVinci system set-up time was 45 minutes and decreased by an average of 56.1\% by the third successive set-up (r = -0.702, P <0.005). Operative times decreased 39.0\% by the third successive practice operation (r = -0.860, P <0.0005).Conclusions New use of the daVinci robot is associated with a rapid learning curve and preclinical animal model training is effective in developing surgical robotics skills.}, author = {Hanly, Eric J. and Marohn, Michael R. and Bachman, Sharon L. and Talamini, Mark A. and Hacker, Sander O. and Howard, Robin S. and Schenkman, Noah S.}, citeulike-article-id = {1464029}, citeulike-linkout-0 = {http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/B6VHS-4BM2X54-15/2/538ab210b6969e27569ef93e0548c90d}, journal = {The American Journal of Surgery}, keywords = {idea, robotic, surgery}, month = {February}, number = {2}, pages = {309--315}, posted-at = {2007-07-18 03:23:40}, priority = {5}, title = {Multiservice laparoscopic surgical training using the daVinci surgical system}, url = {http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/B6VHS-4BM2X54-15/2/538ab210b6969e27569ef93e0548c90d}, volume = {187}, year = {2004} }

TY - JOUR ID - citeulike:1464029 L3 - citeulike-article-id:1464029 N2 - Background The daVinci surgical system affords surgeons a magnified three-dimensional videoscopic view of the operative field and precise articulating laparoscopic instruments. The learning curve for this advanced surgical robotics system is poorly characterized.Methods Twenty-three surgeons representing seven surgical subspecialties participated in a surgical robotics training program consisting of standardized daVinci system training (phase 1) followed by self-guided learning in a porcine model (phase 2).Results The average number of recorded procedures performed per surgeon during phase 2 was 5.5. The mean daVinci system set-up time was 45 minutes and decreased by an average of 56.1% by the third successive set-up (r = -0.702, P <0.005). Operative times decreased 39.0% by the third successive practice operation (r = -0.860, P <0.0005).Conclusions New use of the daVinci robot is associated with a rapid learning curve and preclinical animal model training is effective in developing surgical robotics skills. IS - 2 JF - The American Journal of Surgery EP - 315 TI - Multiservice laparoscopic surgical training using the daVinci surgical system VL - 187 SP - 309 KW - idea KW - robotic KW - surgery AU - Hanly, Eric AU - Marohn, Michael AU - Bachman, Sharon AU - Talamini, Mark AU - Hacker, Sander AU - Howard, Robin AU - Schenkman, Noah PY - 2004/02// UR - http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/B6VHS-4BM2X54-15/2/538ab210b6969e27569ef93e0548c90d ER -