A novel method for training residents in robotic hysterectomy

摘要: Standard surgeon training for robotic hysterectomy currently includes the use of a porcine lab to gain experience using daVinci Surgical System. Residents in obstetrics/gynecology are taught novel dry which mimics tasks specific hysterectomy. This technique may ultimately aid credentialing gynecologic surgeons, obviating need lab. A simulating anatomy key with salpingo-oophorectomy has been developed readily available materials. perform simulated under direct supervision. Time complete, subjective grading score, and any errors made recorded compared amongst participants. From April 2007 through 2008, 16 residents participated Mean times (range, standard deviation) procedures were: 177.3 s (100–270, 48.2) dexterity training, 71.9 (32–171, 34.6) identification ureter sealing/dividing infundibulopelvic ligament, 157.8 (60–300, 76.8) dissecting bladder flap, 77 (25–148, 34.8) skeletonizing uterine arteries, 516 (270–946, 237.8) suturing vaginal cuff. Since completing lab, five have completed total hysterectomies on live patients, no training-related patient complications. closely those segments humans. Here, we describe train bilateral without