ArticleEuropean urology open science2023
Prior Robotic Console Expertise May Improve Basic Skills at the New Hugo RAS Simulator: Results from a Cohort Trial and Implications for Skill Transference Across Platforms.
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- Outcomes of robot-assisted radical prostatectomy with novel robotic platforms vs da Vinci multiport systems: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.Prostate cancer and prostatic diseases · 2026Pooled it
- Assessing effectiveness and skill transferability in multi-platform simulated training for robotic surgical skills: a systematic review.Journal of robotic surgery · 2025Pooled it
- Robotic abdominopelvic surgery: a systematic review of cross-platform outcomes.Journal of robotic surgery · 2024Pooled it
- Learning curve of Versius-assisted radical prostatectomy: role of prior experience and proctoring.BJU international · 2026Article
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- Impact of prior robotic surgical expertise on the results of Hugo RAS radical prostatectomy: a propensity score-matched comparison between Da Vinci-expert and non-Da Vinci-expert surgeons.World journal of urology · 2025Article
- Implementation and outcomes in benign gynecological surgery with HUGO™ RAS system 12 months initial experience.Journal of robotic surgery · 2024Article
- First report of robotic retromuscular incisional hernia repair with Hugo Ras™ surgical system.Updates in surgery · 2024Article
- Cost analysis of new robotic competitors: a comparison of direct costs for initial hospital stay between Da Vinci and Hugo RAS for radical prostatectomy.Journal of robotic surgery · 2024Article
- Intraoperative Performance of DaVinci Versus Hugo RAS During Radical Prostatectomy: Focus on Timing, Malfunctioning, Complications, and User Satisfaction in 100 Consecutive Cases (the COMPAR-P Trial).European urology open science · 2024Article
- Transferability of Technical Skills Across Robotic Surgery Platforms: A Scoping Review.Cureus · 2024Article
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Abstract
Background: Robot-assisted surgery ensures minimal invasiveness; since the expiry of the Da Vinci patent, new robotic systems have entered the market. Recently, the Hugo RAS received CE approval for several surgical procedures. However, more is needed to know about skill acquisition at the new simulator. Objective: This study aims to analyse the factors impacting basic surgical skills at the Hugo RAS simulator. Design setting and participants: We present a cross-sectional study involving 71 participants of different backgrounds invited to a hands-on session with the Hugo RAS simulator voluntarily. All of them had no prior expertise with the system. Participants were recruited among medical/nurse students, residents, and laparoscopic and robotic surgeons. Intervention: All participants underwent a hands-on "pick and place" exercise at the Hugo RAS simulator; the metrics of a second-round pick and place exercise were recorded. Outcome measurements and statistical analysis: Metrics were analysed with regard to the following variables: demographics, videogame use, and prior surgical experience (no surgical expertise, experience with laparoscopy, and experience with robotic console). Results and limitations: All participants completed the test. Of them, 77.5% were naïve to surgery, 8.5% had prior laparoscopic expertise, and 14.1% had prior robotic console experience. The time to complete the pick and place exercise was significantly lower ( Conclusions: This is the first study analysing factors impacting basic skill acquisition at a new robotic simulator. Experience with robotic consoles may represent a major factor, raising the hypothesis of the transferability of basic robotic skills across different robotic systems. Further studies are required to explore this issue. Patient summary: In the present study, we analysed which characteristics may affect the basic surgical skills at a novel robotic platform.
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