Background To assess the learning curve associated with tele-assisted surgery. Methods We performed a training box-based study, describing speed and accuracy in volunteers performing basic and complex laparoscopic tasks, to assess performance and in the skill acquisition of inexperienced users, using the Telelap Alf X system. Ten surgeons in gynaecology who had never received formal instruction on this new surgical device, completed four modules during a consecutive 3 day training programme. Results All the participants completed the training programme with a good learning curve. Conclusions Use of the TELELAP Alf X advanced surgical robotic system is associated with a rapid learning curve among experienced surgeons.
Learning a new robotic surgical device: Telelap Alf X in gynaecological surgery
FANFANI, Francesco;GIDARO, Stefano;
2015-01-01
Abstract
Background To assess the learning curve associated with tele-assisted surgery. Methods We performed a training box-based study, describing speed and accuracy in volunteers performing basic and complex laparoscopic tasks, to assess performance and in the skill acquisition of inexperienced users, using the Telelap Alf X system. Ten surgeons in gynaecology who had never received formal instruction on this new surgical device, completed four modules during a consecutive 3 day training programme. Results All the participants completed the training programme with a good learning curve. Conclusions Use of the TELELAP Alf X advanced surgical robotic system is associated with a rapid learning curve among experienced surgeons.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
