How I Do It: Structured Narration for Cognitive Simulation-based Training in Robotic Surgery

Video in robotic surgical education is an important and effective training tool. The educational benefit of video training tools can be enhanced by incorporating cognitive simulation using mental imagery. Narration of robotic surgical training video is an under-explored aspect of video design. Narration can be structured to stimulate visualization and procedural mental mapping. To achieve this, narration should be constructed to follow operative phases and steps and include the procedural, technical and cognitive components. This approach provides a foundation for building an understanding of the key concepts required to safely complete a procedure.