Objective performance indicators provide a novel, quantitative method to evaluate surgeon proficiency in robotic lobectomy training

There are significant differences in objective performance indicators between expert and beginner robotic surgeons. These results demonstrate the feasibility of incorporating kinematic performance data into thoracic surgeon assessment in a clinical setting.

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JTCVS Open
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2025-02-26
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.xjon.2025.02.011
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Surgical Simulation and Training
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Objective performance indicators provide a novel, quantitative method to evaluate surgeon proficiency in robotic lobectomy training

Chi‐Fu Jeffrey Yang, James Nawalaniec, Hugh Auchincloss, Lana Schumacher, Mallory C. Shields
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Abstract

There are significant differences in objective performance indicators between expert and beginner robotic surgeons. These results demonstrate the feasibility of incorporating kinematic performance data into thoracic surgeon assessment in a clinical setting.

JTCVS OpenVol. 26
Tufts Medical Center (US), Intuitive Surgical (Switzerland) (CH), Massachusetts General Hospital (US), Intuitive Surgical (United States) (US)
Openalex Percentile: Top 94%
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