title: Learning a new robotic surgical device: Telelap Alf X in gynaecological surgery.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  To assess the learning curve associated with tele-assisted surgery.
  
  
  METHODS
  We performed a training box-based study, describing speed and accuracy in volunteers performing basic and complex laparoscopic tasks, to assess performance and in the skill acquisition of inexperienced users, using the Telelap Alf X system. Ten surgeons in gynaecology who had never received formal instruction on this new surgical device, completed four modules during a consecutive 3 day training programme.
  
  
  RESULTS
  All the participants completed the training programme with a good learning curve.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Use of the TELELAP Alf X advanced surgical robotic system is associated with a rapid learning curve among experienced surgeons. Copyright © 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
authors.affiliation: Division of Gynaecological Oncology, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Rome, Italy.
authors.forename: Cristiano
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Rossitto
authors.affiliation: Division of Gynaecological Oncology, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Rome, Italy.
authors.forename: Salvatore
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Gueli Alletti
authors.affiliation: Division of Gynaecological Oncology, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Rome, Italy.
authors.forename: Francesco
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Fanfani
authors.affiliation: St Maria Hospital, University of Perugia, Terni, Italy.
authors.forename: Anna
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Fagotti
authors.affiliation: Division of Gynaecological Oncology, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Rome, Italy.
authors.forename: Barbara
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Costantini
authors.affiliation: Division of Gynaecological Oncology, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Rome, Italy.
authors.forename: Valerio
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Gallotta
authors.affiliation: Division of Gynaecological Oncology, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Rome, Italy.
authors.forename: Luigi
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Selvaggi
authors.affiliation: Division of Gynaecological Oncology, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Rome, Italy.
authors.forename: Giorgia
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Monterossi
authors.affiliation: Division of Gynaecological Oncology, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Rome, Italy.
authors.forename: Stefano
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Restaino
authors.affiliation: Biomedical and Experimental Sciences Department, 'G, D'Annunzio' University, Chieti, Italy.
authors.forename: Stefano
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Gidaro
authors.affiliation: Division of Gynaecological Oncology, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Rome, Italy.
authors.forename: Giovanni
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Scambia
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D013509:Gynecologic Surgical Procedures / Q000193:education / Q000295:instrumentation*; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000193:education / Q000295:instrumentation*; D059032:Learning Curve; D065287:Robotic Surgical Procedures / Q000193:education / Q000295:instrumentation*
keywords: Telelap Alf X; tele-assisted surgery; training programme