MP11-14 MULTI-INSTITUTIONAL VALIDATION AND ASSESSMENT OF TRAINING MODALITIES IN ROBOTIC SURGERY (THE MARS PROJECT)

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You have accessJournal of UrologySurgical Technology & Simulation: Training & Skills Assessment I1 Apr 2016MP11-14 MULTI-INSTITUTIONAL VALIDATION AND ASSESSMENT OF TRAINING MODALITIES IN ROBOTIC SURGERY (THE MARS PROJECT) Nicholas Raison, Kamran Ahmed, Abdullatif Aydin, Alexandre Mottrie, Henk Van Der Poel, and Prokar Dasgupta Nicholas RaisonNicholas Raison More articles by this author , Kamran AhmedKamran Ahmed More articles by this author , Abdullatif AydinAbdullatif Aydin More articles by this author , Alexandre MottrieAlexandre Mottrie More articles by this author , Henk Van Der PoelHenk Van Der Poel More articles by this author , and Prokar DasguptaProkar Dasgupta More articles by this author View All Author Informationhttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.juro.2016.02.2385AboutPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissionsReprints ShareFacebookTwitterLinked InEmail INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES Robotic surgery needs a dedicated training programme to develop knowledge and procedure-specific skills. These need both technical and non-technical skills training. The MARS project aims to assess and validate the safety and effectiveness of robot-assisted surgical training methods across institutions within the EAU Robotic Urology Section (ERUS). METHODS This multi-institutional, longitudinal, mixed-methods (quantitative and qualitative) and prospective study (5 centres in Europe): -EBRUS (e-learning), Belgium -HOT (Hands-on-training) courses, The Netherlands -Dry Lab (on synthetic models), Italy -Wet Lab (porcine), Belgium -Cognitive Training, UK -Wet lab (Cadaveric), UK -Full immersion-simulation (technical & non-technical skills), UK RESULTS - Cadaveric Training To date outcomes of 26 consultant surgeons and senior trainees have been assessed. The cadaveric models scored a mean of 4.3/5 for face validity. Mean score for content validity was 4.7/5. Post hoc analysis found that experts performed significantly better than delegates. - Hands On Training Courses 210 participants, performing 1452 exercises on the simulators have been assessed. Analysis of tasks have highlighted key exercises for “warm up” (Pick and Place, Peg Board, Camera Targeting) and formative assessment of participants (Suture Sponge, Thread Needle). - Cognitive-Training A randomised controlled trial of 59 novices has been completed comparing cognitive training for technical and non-technical skills in robotic surgery. Cognitive training was successful in developing mental-imagery of the procedure with mean mental imagery score of 5/7. CONCLUSIONS The MARS project is already providing methodical confirmation for the validity of simulation training tools in robotic surgery. With further validation it can be integrated into curriculum for robotic study. © 2016FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails Volume 195Issue 4SApril 2016Page: e117 Advertisement Copyright & Permissions© 2016MetricsAuthor Information Nicholas Raison More articles by this author Kamran Ahmed More articles by this author Abdullatif Aydin More articles by this author Alexandre Mottrie More articles by this author Henk Van Der Poel More articles by this author Prokar Dasgupta More articles by this author Expand All Advertisement Advertisement PDF downloadLoading ...