A multi-institution study on the association of virtual reality skills with continence recovery after robot-assisted radical prostatectomy
Background Virtual reality (VR) simulators are increasingly being used for surgical skills
training. It is unclear what skills are best improved via VR, translate to live surgical skills, and
influence patient outcomes. Objective To assess surgeons in VR and live surgery using a
suturing assessment tool and evaluate the association between technical skills and a
clinical outcome. Design, setting, and participants This prospective five-center study enrolled
participants who completed VR suturing exercises and provided live surgical video. Graders …
training. It is unclear what skills are best improved via VR, translate to live surgical skills, and
influence patient outcomes. Objective To assess surgeons in VR and live surgery using a
suturing assessment tool and evaluate the association between technical skills and a
clinical outcome. Design, setting, and participants This prospective five-center study enrolled
participants who completed VR suturing exercises and provided live surgical video. Graders …