Face, Content and Construct Validity of the University of Washington Virtual Reality Transurethral Prostate Resection Trainer

Abstract

We established the face, content and construct validity for version 1.0 of the University of Washington TURP trainer to simulate the skills necessary to perform TURP. A predictive validity study showing a translation of skills from the virtual environment to the operating room will complete the validation of this model.

Robotic Surgery Training with Commercially Available Simulation Systems in 2011: A Current Review and Practice Pattern Survey from the Society of Urologic Robotic Surgeons

“…[14][15][16] Additionally, the field of urology has recognized the importance of simulation in training for other surgical techniques. [17][18][19][20][21] With regard to technical surgical training for laparoscopic and robotic surgery, most staff at academic centers would agree that they cringe at the thought of a novice trainee first undertaking particular surgical skills on an anesthetized patient with whom only the staff surgeon has made a connection, not to mention the relationship with the family and loved ones. For minimally invasive surgery, there are inanimate modes (box trainers) that can be helpful to trainees.…”

Initial validation of a virtual-reality robotic simulator

“…Laparoscopy and endoscopy have proven to be ideally suited for the use of virtual-reality models for simulation training. This approach allows for virtual mentorship, task deconstruction, and the ability to study dynamic comprehensive surgical metrics [1,2]. With the introduction of the surgical robot in 2001, an additional laparoscopic technological adjunct became available that arguably requires a shorter learning curve for attaining appropriate surgical skills.…”

Urological resident exposure to transurethral surgical options for BPH management in 2012-2013: A pan-Canadian survey

“…Multiple studies have been conducted throughout the development of the University of Washington VR TURP simulator (Medical Education Technologies Inc, Sarasota, FL. 6,[9][10][11][12][13] These studies demonstrated a strong construct and discriminate validity, realistic blood loss simulation, and improved outcomes with task deconstructions versus full task-training. A similar approach was taken in the development of the resident exposure to transurethral surgical options for BPH GreenLight VR simulator.…”