The next generation of surgical robotics is poised to disrupt healthcare systems worldwide,
requiring new frameworks for evaluation. However, evaluation during a surgical robot's …

Cognitive ergonomics refer to mental resources and is associated with memory, sensory
motor response, and perception. Cognitive workload (CWL) involves use of working memory …

OBJECTIVES Our goal was to report the results of the first consensus paper among
international experts in uniportal video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (UniVATS) lobectomy …

Background and objective Different training programs have been developed to improve
trainee outcomes in urology. However, evidence on the optimal training methodology is …

Background Undeniably, robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) has become very popular in recent
decades, but it has introduced challenges to the workflow of the surgical team. Non …

The use of robotic surgery in urology has grown exponentially in the United States since the
first robotic prostatectomy was performed in 2000. From 2003 to 2012, the percentage of …

Background Over the past three decades multiple tools have been developed for the
assessment of non-technical skills (NTS) in healthcare. This study was designed primarily to …

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

Purpose With non-technical skills (NTS) deficits being recognised as a major cause for error
in surgery, there is an increasing interest in their training and evaluation. A growing number …

The practice of Robot-Assisted Minimally Invasive Surgery (RAMIS) requires extensive skills
from the human surgeons due to the special input device control, such as moving the …