The nature and volume of simulation training and mentorship varied widely across the 29 comprehensive RAS curricula.¶

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q3 i? The nature and volume of simulation training and mentorship varied widely across the 29 comprehensive RAS curricula. → Kieslich Anna K. 2026

Evidence¶

Kieslich Anna K. 2026¶

Kieslich Anna K., Jardine Ruari, Ibrahim Hussain, Calvert Areeg, Walker Kenneth G., Walker Kim A., Watson Angus J. M. (2026). A systematic review of comprehensive Robotic-assisted surgical (RAS) curricula. Journal of Robotic Surgery. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11701-025-02962-6

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The review's synthesis of curricula elements reports that "The nature and volume of simulation training and mentorship varied widely across curricula."

"The nature and volume of simulation training and mentorship varied widely across curricula."

Discussion¶

Related Claims¶

• All 29 comprehensive RAS curricula included simulation training, with VR simulation (n = 16), dry lab (n = 11), and wet lab/bio-tissue/cadaveric (n = 12) as the most common modalities. — related
• Not all current comprehensive RAS curricula are grounded in the relevant educational frameworks. — related
• Objective assessment and non-technical skills training were not uniformly included across the 29 comprehensive RAS curricula. — related
• A standardised RAS curriculum is feasible and beneficial, and surgical societies have outlined RAS curricula which could be implemented locally. — related
• Surgical societies outlined RAS curricula featuring proficiency-based progression, modular intraoperative training, and objective assessment. — related