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Accelerated Skills Acquisition Protocol (ASAP) in optimizing robotic surgical simulation training: a prospective

Pratik M S Gurung¹, Timothy Campbell¹, Bokai Wang²

¹Department of Urology, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, USA.

World Journal of Urology

|July 1, 2019

Summary

An accelerated proficiency-based training protocol (ASAP) efficiently trains robotic surgery skills in novice medical students. This method demonstrates durable skill retention comparable to conventional training, suggesting its value for future surgical curricula.

Keywords:

Robotic simulation Robotic surgery Surgical training

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Background:

Robotic surgery requires specialized skills, necessitating effective training methods.
Traditional training protocols may not be the most efficient for skill acquisition.
Virtual reality (VR) simulation offers a safe environment for practicing robotic surgical techniques.

Purpose of the Study:

To compare the efficacy of an accelerated proficiency-based training protocol (ASAP) against conventional training methods for robotic simulation.
To assess the durability of skills acquired through ASAP compared to conventional training.
To evaluate the impact of ASAP on skill acquisition speed and retention in novice surgeons.

Main Methods:

Novice medical students (n=16) were randomized into ASAP or conventional training protocol (CTP) groups.
Proficiency was trained using the da Vinci Skills Simulator (dVSS) by an expert trainer.
Primary outcomes included repetitions to achieve proficiency; secondary outcomes assessed skill transfer and retention at 3, 6, and 12 months.

Main Results:

The ASAP group achieved proficiency significantly faster in three of four training tasks.
No significant differences were observed in the transfer of skills to non-practiced tasks between groups.
Skill retention was comparable between ASAP and CTP groups across all tasks at 3, 6, and 12 months.

Conclusions:

The accelerated proficiency-based training protocol (ASAP) is an efficient method for robotic VR simulation training.
Skills acquired through ASAP demonstrate durable proficiency comparable to conventional simulation methods.
ASAP has significant implications for designing effective robotic VR simulation curricula.