ArticleJournal of robotic surgery2024
Learning curve of robotic assisted microsurgery in surgeons with different skill levels: a prospective preclinical study.
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9 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Microvascular errors of technique: a systematic review.Acta neurochirurgica · 2026Pooled it
- Microsurgical education for medical students: systematic review.Acta cirurgica brasileira · 2026Pooled it
- Expanding the Role of Robot-assisted Microsurgery: Implementation, Challenges, and Outlook From a High-volume Tertiary Care Center.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2026Article
- Bridging the Gap between Microsurgery and Supermicrosurgery: A Rat Study for 0.3 mm Vascular Anastomosis Comparing Robotic-assisted vs. Conventional Approach.Journal of reconstructive microsurgery · 2026Article
- The Current Landscape of Robotics in Lymphatic Supermicrosurgery: A Systematic Review.Archives of plastic surgery · 2026Article
- Real-time digital assistance improves surgeon efficiency and autonomy in robotic microvascular anastomosis: a pilot feasibility study.Journal of robotic surgery · 2026Article
- The Potential Role of Microsurgical Training in Robotic Surgery Education: A Prospective Simulation-Based Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- Robot-Assisted Microsurgery Has a Steeper Learning Curve in Microsurgical Novices.Life (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Pilot Study: RoboticScope (Robotic Microscope)-assisted Primary Cleft Palate Surgery.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2025Article
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Abstract
Achieving precision in microsurgery requires skill, adequate instruments and magnification, as well as extensive training. Dedicated surgical robotic systems have enhanced and expanded the application of (super-)microsurgical techniques by introducing motion scaling and providing improved surgeon ergonomics. In this prospective preclinical trial, we analyzed the learning curve in robotic assisted microsurgery in 13 participants including medical students, residents, and attending physicians. Data on demographics as well as prior experience in surgery, microsurgery, and gaming were collected. In three study sessions, the participants performed nine microsurgical anastomoses each on 2 mm vessel models using the Symani
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