Pilot Validation Study of the European Association of Urology Robotic Training Curriculum

Volpe, Alessandro; Ahmed, Kamran; Dasgupta, Prokar; Ficarra, Vincenzo; Novara, Giacomo; Poel, Henk van der; Mottrie, Alexandre

doi:10.1016/j.eururo.2014.10.025

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“…In fact, RARP has replaced open radical prostatectomy (ORP) in many centres worldwide. [11][12][13][14] As is well-established, minimally invasive prostatectomy is associated with decreased blood loss and blood transfusion rate, shorter length of hospital stay, and fewer perioperative complications compared to ORP.…”

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Feasibility of planned mini-laparotomy and adhesiolysis at the time of robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy in patients with prior major abdominal surgery

Alhathal¹,

Al‐Enizi²,

El-Hakim

2016

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Introduction: Our aim was to report our experience on the feasibility of completing radical prostatectomy robotically after planned open adhesiolysis for prior major abdominal surgery with previous midline laparotomy scar. Methods: We searched our prospectively collected database of robotic assisted-radical prostatectomy (RARP) performed between October 2006 and October 2012 by a single fellowship-trained surgeon to identify all patients who underwent planned initial minilaparotomy for release of abdominal adhesions at time of RARP. Among 250 RARP patients, five patients fulfilled these criteria. Results: All patients had prostatectomy completed robotically. The mean values of patients' demographics were as follows: Age 61.8 years (range 54-69), body mass index 30.7 (range 24.3-45.3), and prostate volume 41.5 ml (range 30.8-54). Mean operative time was 245 min (range 190-280) and estimated blood loss 410 ml (range 300-650). Median hospital stay was one day (range 1-7). Postoperatively, there was one prolonged ileus, which resolved spontaneously, and one myocardial infarction. Conclusions: Robotic completion of radical prostatectomy after open adhesiolysis is feasible. This approach maintains most minimally invasive advantages of RARP, despite a slightly longer hospital stay. In the best interest of patients, robotic surgeons are encouraged to finish the case robotically rather than attempting an open approach.

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Feasibility of planned mini-laparotomy and adhesiolysis at the time of robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy in patients with prior major abdominal surgery

Alhathal¹,

Al‐Enizi²,

El-Hakim

2016

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“…The European Association of Urology-Robotic Urologic Section (ERUS) has designed and developed a structured training program that focuses on RARP [33]. Volpe et al developed a program after consulting a panel of expert urologic surgeons.…”

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Simulation-Based Training in Robot-Assisted Surgery: Current Evidence of Value and Potential Trends for the Future

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Robot-assisted surgery has changed the landscape of surgery. Implementation of robotics into most surgical specialties has left many educators challenged to develop the tools necessary to train and credential surgeons. Advances in robot-assisted surgery have led to the development of simulators and tools to assess skills that transfer to surgical practice. We report on current trends in robot-assisted surgical training, focus on simulation-based education, and anticipate future developments.

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“…The generic dedicated scoring criterion for each procedural RARP step showed construct validity, since two experts outperformed the fellows (mean overall score 13.6 vs 11.0). Technical skills were evaluated using four tasks on the dVSS; the overall score on the tasks improved, with a statistically significant difference from baseline (p < 0.05) over the training period [60].…”

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A Systematic Review of Virtual Reality Simulators for Robot-assisted Surgery

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Pilot Validation Study of the European Association of Urology Robotic Training Curriculum

Cited by 178 publications

References 17 publications

Feasibility of planned mini-laparotomy and adhesiolysis at the time of robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy in patients with prior major abdominal surgery

Feasibility of planned mini-laparotomy and adhesiolysis at the time of robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy in patients with prior major abdominal surgery

Simulation-Based Training in Robot-Assisted Surgery: Current Evidence of Value and Potential Trends for the Future

A Systematic Review of Virtual Reality Simulators for Robot-assisted Surgery

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