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Standardized porcine integrated robotic inguinal hernia training: the SPIRIT model
Maaike Vierstraete1, Filip Muysoms2
1Department of General and Hepatobiliary Surgery, University Hospital Ghent, Ghent, Belgium. maaikevierstraete@icloud.com.
Surgical Endoscopy
|June 10, 2024
Summary
A new training model, the SPIRIT model, was developed for robotic minimally invasive inguinal hernia repair. This model uses porcine anatomy to provide realistic surgical practice for human application.
Area of Science:
- Surgical Robotics
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Surgical Education
Background:
- Robotic surgery requires specialized training in technology and surgical skills.
- Minimally invasive inguinal hernia repair is a suitable initial procedure for robotic surgical training.
- A comprehensive training model is essential for developing robotic surgical expertise.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and evaluate a standardized training model for robotic minimally invasive inguinal hernia repair.
- To assess the suitability of porcine anatomy for robotic surgical training.
Main Methods:
- Anatomical dissections of porcine inguinal regions were performed.
- Minimally invasive inguinal hernia repair was conducted on pigs.
- The human 'ten golden rules' for hernia repair were integrated into the training model.
Main Results:
- Detailed anatomical description of the porcine inguinal region provided.
- Porcine anatomy deemed suitable for training robotic inguinal hernia repair.
- The SPIRIT model offers a step-by-step approach for practicing surgical techniques.
Conclusions:
- The SPIRIT model is a well-structured training program for robotic minimally invasive inguinal hernia repair.
- The model effectively incorporates surgical steps encountered in human procedures.
- SPIRIT facilitates realistic practice for surgeons learning robotic inguinal hernia repair.
