Adjunctive VR classroom training produces higher validated robotic skills scores than self-directed simulator learning alone in novice trainees¶

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Evidence · 1 study · review r3 · q2
Currency · newest study 2026 · not yet checked against its sources · not reviewed by a person

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q2 i? In a randomised crossover study reported by the review, novice surgical trainees receiving adjunctive interactive VR classroom training achieved significantly higher R-OSATS scores than those undertaking self-directed Fundamentals of Robotic Surgery learning alone. → Shakir T 2026

Evidence¶

Shakir T 2026¶

Shakir T, Lingam G, Boal M, Francis N, Chand M. (2026). Technology-enhanced training in basic robotic surgical skills: a systematic review. Journal of Robotic Surgery. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11701-026-03633-w

q2 · i? · review · r3

The review reports a randomised crossover study of 11 novice surgical trainees allocated to self-directed learning or adjunctive interactive VR classroom training for one week per arm, assessed with R-OSATS. The VR group scored "44.80 vs. 35.33 points, p = 0.006".

"The VR group achieved significantly higher scores compared with self-directed FRS alone (44.80 vs. 35.33 points, p = 0.006)."

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