Objective: To analyze all published prospective, randomized, and blinded clinical studies on
the proficiency-based progression (PBP) training using objective performance metrics …

Purpose: To summarize the scientific published literature on new robotic surgical platforms
with potential use in the urological field, reviewing their evolution from presentation until the …

The unprecedented shock caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has severely influenced the
delivery of regular healthcare services. Most non-urgent medical activities, including elective …

Cancer is complicated to treat because of its high propensity for recurrence and metastasis,
and various side effects of conventional cancer treatments. With the development of …

Objective To develop and seek consensus from procedure experts on the metrics that best
characterise a reference robot‐assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) and determine if the …

Background The utilisation of robot-assisted radical cystectomy with intracorporeal
reconstruction (iRARC) has increased in recent years. Little is known about the length of the …

Background To improve patient safety, there is an imperative to develop objective
performance metrics for basic surgical skills training in robotic surgery. Objective To develop …

Background Despite efforts aimed at preserving renal function, the functional decline after
robot-assisted partial nephrectomy (RAPN) is not negligible. To address the risk of …

Background In surgical advancements, robot-assisted surgery (RAS) holds several promises
like shorter hospital stays, reduced complications, and improved technical capabilities over …

Introduction Although robotic-assisted surgery is increasingly performed, objective
assessment of technical skills is lacking. The aim of this study is to provide validity evidence …