Design methodology for a simulator of a robotic surgical system

Area of Science:

• Robotics in Surgery
• Medical Simulation
• Human-System Integration

Background:

• Traditional spinal surgery visualization is limited, impacting pedicle screw accuracy.
• The Mazor Renaissance robotic system enhances pedicle screw insertion accuracy.
• Current training for robotic surgical systems faces significant constraints.

Purpose of the Study:

• To define requirements for a robotic surgery simulator using Human-System Integration (HSI) and Instructional System Design (ISD).
• To develop an HSI-driven design for a simulation system for the Mazor Renaissance robotic surgery system.
• To establish a blended design process for surgical simulation development.

Main Methods:

• Applied theories of Human-System Integration (HSI) and Instructional System Design (ISD).
• Defined requirements for a specific robotic surgery simulator.
• Developed an instructional plan and an HSI-driven design document.

Main Results:

• A design method for a robotic surgery simulator was created.
• An HSI-driven design document for a simulation system was developed.
• A blended design process applicable to early-stage surgical simulation development was provided.

Conclusions:

• Simulation-based training is valuable for robotic surgical systems like Mazor Renaissance.
• The HSI and ISD approach provides a structured method for simulator design.
• The described design process can enhance the development of future surgical simulators.