2519 Training, Education for Robotic Performance with Simulation (Terps): A Valuable Tool For Gynecologic Surgeons In Training

Abstract

Study Objective To evaluate the role of robotic simulation in training OBGYN residents by determining an optimal number of exercise repetitions prior to clinical debut; To assess whether clinical exposure accelerates proficiency by correlating laparoscopic/robotic experience with simulator skills acquisition Design Prospective cohort study Setting Urban academic center with active COEMIG designation Patients or Participants 2017-2018 Gynecology residents(PGY1-4) Interventions Voluntary participants were instructed to complete 10 repetitions of 5 exercises (pegboard-1, energy dissection-1, energy switching-1, ringr however, after one round, many trainees failed to attain the pre-determined passing score of 80%. Across all participants, mean scores by exercise were 82.5±15.6, 78.0±15.8, 72.6±17.9, 62.7±19.4, 60.1±22.1 (p Conclusion Robotic simulation may be useful for development/maintenance of robotic skills in Gynecology trainees. M-score® may be insufficiently sensitive; additional metrics should be explored. Robotic simulation is valued by trainees, however, not a milestone established by the ACGME. Protected time with incorporation into curricula would be needed to maximize utility.