Trial reportBMC surgery2021
Transference of skills in robotic vs. laparoscopic simulation: a randomized controlled trial.
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15 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Transfer of skills between laparoscopic and robot-assisted surgery: a systematic review.Surgical endoscopy · 2023Pooled it
- Fundamental kinematic indicators predict surgical expertise and clinical outcomes in robot-assisted surgery.NPJ digital medicine · 2026Article
- Robotic versus laparoscopic simulation training for laparoscopic skill acquisition in novices: a randomized controlled trial.Surgical endoscopy · 2026Article
- Comparative learning curves of robotic and laparoscopic skills in a simulated task-based model.Journal of robotic surgery · 2026Observational
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- Consensus-informed Development of Scoring Systems for Intermediate Laparoscopic Simulation Modules: An ESU Laparoscopic Workgroup Initiative.European urology open science · 2026Article
- Live, proctored robotic training for the novice robotic surgeon: outcomes and educational value of the Portsmouth Robotic Essentials Course.Journal of robotic surgery · 2026Article
- Initial adaptation and surgical performance of the hinotori™ robotic system among pediatric surgeons with minimal robotic exposure.Pediatric surgery international · 2025Article
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- Robot-assisted thoracic surgery (RATS): learning curve and outcomes for 200 consecutive pulmonary lobectomies in a Norwegian hospital.Journal of thoracic disease · 2025Article
- Comparison between learning curves of robot-assisted and laparoscopic surgery in gynaecology: a systematic review.Facts, views & vision in ObGyn · 2024Article
- Is It the Best Option? Robotic Surgery for Endometriosis.Life (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Review
- Comparison of robotic and laparoscopic surgery for sigmoid colon and rectal cancer: a single-center retrospective study on surgical outcomes and long-term survival.Journal of robotic surgery · 2024Article
- Laparoscopic vs robotic inguinal hernia repair: a comparison of learning curves and skill transference in general surgery residents.Surgical endoscopy · 2024Article
- Factors affecting the acquisition of robotic colorectal surgical skills.Journal of gastrointestinal oncology · 2023Article
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Abstract
backgroundElucidating how robotic skills are best obtained will enable surgeons to best develop future robotic training programs. We perform a randomized controlled trial to assess the performance of robotic compared to laparoscopic surgery, transference of pre-existing skills between the two modalities, and to assess the learning curve between the two using novice medical students.
methodsForty students were randomized into either Group A or B. Students practiced and were tested on a peg transfer task in either a laparoscopic simulator (LS) and robotic simulator (RS) in a pre-defined order. Performance, transference of skills and learning curve were assessed for each modality. Additionally, a fatigue questionnaire was issued.
resultsThere was no significant difference between overall laparoscopic scores (219 ± 19) and robotic scores (227 ± 23) (p = 0.065). Prior laparoscopic skills performed significantly better on robotic testing (236 ± 12) than without laparoscopic skills (216 ± 28) (p = 0.008). There was no significant difference in scores between students with prior robotic skills (223 ± 16) than without robotic skills (215 ± 22) (p = 0.162). Students reported no difference in fatigue between RS and LS. The learning curve plateaus at similar times between both modalities.
conclusionNovice medical students with laparoscopic skills performed better on a RS test than students without laparoscopic training, suggesting a transference of skills from laparoscopic to robotic surgery. These results suggest laparoscopic training may be sufficient in general surgery residencies as the skills transfer to robotic if used post-residency.
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