Context No single large published randomized controlled trial (RCT) has confirmed the
efficacy of virtual simulators in the acquisition of skills to the standard required for safe …

Abstract Purpose of Review There has been a rapid and widespread adoption of the robotic
surgical system with a lag in the development of a comprehensive training and credentialing …

Objective: To evaluate the complication-based learning curve and identify learning-
associated complications of robotic gastrectomy. Summary Background Data: With the …

Introduction Robot-assisted surgery is becoming increasingly adopted by multiple surgical
specialties. There is evidence of inherent risks of utilising new technologies that are …

Introduction This study reviews the current state of robotic surgery training for surgeons,
including the various curricula, training methods, and tools available, as well as the …

The use of robotic surgery has increased exponentially in the United States. Despite this
uptick in popularity, no standardized training pathway exists for surgical residents or …

Background and Objectives: The general surgery residency at the University of Illinois
College of Medicine at Peoria has a long tradition of integrating robotic surgery into training …

Context As the role of robot-assisted surgery continues to expand, development of
standardised and validated training programmes is becoming increasingly important …

Background Use of robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) for prostate cancer is
increasing. Structured surgical training and objective assessment are critical for outcomes …

Background No validated training program for robot-assisted partial nephrectomy (RAPN)
exists. Objective To define the structure and provide a pilot clinical validation of a curriculum …