Intermediate-level trainees exhibit reduced performance when transferring between robotic platforms (GEARS −2.9)¶

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Currency · newest study 2026 · not yet checked against its sources · not reviewed by a person

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q2 i? Intermediate participants showed a significant reduction in GEARS (27.0 to 24.1, −2.9) and RACE (26.9 to 21.8, −5.1) scores when transferring from the Da Vinci MP to SP system. → Liu Wai Miu Emma 2026

Evidence¶

Liu Wai Miu Emma 2026¶

Liu Wai Miu Emma, Burr Katy-Anne, Dave Charvi, Pearse Callum, Li Yang, Quarez Julien, Granados Alejandro, Challacombe Ben, Dasgupta Prokar, Raison Nicholas. (2026). Assessing effectiveness and skill transferability in multi-platform simulated training for robotic surgical skills: a systematic review. Journal of Robotic Surgery 20(1):121. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11701-025-03090-x

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The review reports, citing Ghazi et al. 2023, a comparative study of 15 urology trainees transferring between Da Vinci MP and SP platforms using phantom models: "Significant score reduction seen with partial skill transfer in intermediate group (GEARS: 27 to 24.1, −2.9; RACE: 26.9 to 21.8, −5.1)". No standardised effect size is printed for this finding.

"Significant score reduction seen with partial skill transfer in intermediate group (GEARS: 27 to 24.1, −2.9; RACE: 26.9 to 21.8, −5.1)"

Discussion¶

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