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The value of a 1-day multidisciplinary robot surgery training for novice robot surgeons.

Beulens, A.J.W., Brinkman, W.M., Porte, P.J., Meijer, R.P., Merriënboer, J.J.G. van, Poel, H.G. van der, Wagner, C. The value of a 1-day multidisciplinary robot surgery training for novice robot surgeons. Journal of Robotic Surgery: 2019, 13(3), p. 435-447.
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For this research project 20 participants completed a one day training during the conference of the Dutch Association for Endoscopic Surgery (NVEC) in 2017. Participants indicated nearly all competency requirements were mastered at the end of the training. The competency requirements not mastered were, however, critical requirements for the safe use of the surgical robot. Skill simulation results show a majority of participants are unable to reach a proficient simulation score in basic skill simulation exercises.

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Results show novice robot surgeons are too positive in the self-assessment of their own dexterity skills after a 1-day training. Self-assessment revealed uncertainty of the obtained knowledge level on requirements for the safe use of the surgical robot. Basic courses on robotic training should inform trainees about their results to enhance learning and inform them of their competence levels.