title: Simulation-based training in robot-assisted surgery: current evidence of value and potential trends for the future.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: A.T.L.A.S (Applied Technology Laboratory for Advanced Surgery) Program, Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Buffalo, NY, USA.
authors.forename: Michael I
authors.initials: MI
authors.lastname: Hanzly
authors.forename: Tareq
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Al-Tartir
authors.forename: Syed Johar
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Raza
authors.forename: Atif
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Khan
authors.forename: Mohammad Manan
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Durrani
authors.forename: Thomas
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Fiorica
authors.forename: Phillip
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Ginsberg
authors.forename: James L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Mohler
authors.forename: Boris
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Kuvshinoff
authors.forename: Khurshid A
authors.initials: KA
authors.lastname: Guru
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D006801:Humans; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D011468:Prostatectomy / Q000379:methods; D065287:Robotic Surgical Procedures / Q000193:education / Q000379:methods