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  • 1Florida Hospital Nicholson Center, 404 Celebration Place, Celebration, FL, 34747, USA. Alyssa.tanaka@flhosp.org.

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Robotic surgical simulators vary in user preference and perceived value. The daVinci skills simulator was preferred for comfort and ergonomics, while the dV-Trainer was deemed a better investment.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Simulation
  • Robotic Surgery Training

Background:

  • Minimally invasive robotic surgery simulation is advancing rapidly.
  • A need exists for effective training curriculums and skill development systems.
  • Existing robotic surgical simulators include daVinci skills simulator, Mimic dV-Trainer, RoSS, and Simbionix Robotix Mentor.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the perceived value and user preferences of different robotic surgical simulators.
  • To identify which simulators are most effective for surgical skills training.

Main Methods:

  • 105 medical students and physicians used three simulators (dV-Trainer, skills simulator, RoSS).
  • Participants completed questionnaires on experience, comfort, ergonomics, and perceived value.
  • Performance metrics were collected from each simulator.
Keywords:
Robotic surgerySimulationTrainingUsabilityValidation

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Main Results:

  • The dV-Trainer and skills simulator demonstrated face, content, and construct validity.
  • The skills simulator was preferred for physical comfort, ergonomics, and overall choice (>80% of the time).
  • 71% of respondents felt the dV-Trainer was worth the investment, compared to 55% for the skills simulator.

Conclusions:

  • User experience and perceived value are critical for robotic surgical simulator adoption.
  • The skills simulator excels in usability, while the dV-Trainer offers higher perceived return on investment.
  • This comparison aids end-users and buyers in selecting appropriate robotic simulators.