A Randomized Controlled Trial of a Robotic Simulation Curriculum to Teach Robotic Suturing
Launched by MCGILL UNIVERSITY · Mar 12, 2013
Trial Information
Current as of July 23, 2025
Completed
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE
A number of pressures make it challenging to learn robotic suturing in the operating room including budgetary constraints necessitating near maximum operating room efficiency, concerns about patient safety, and decreased trainee working hours. Robotic surgery is a novel surgical technique which has significantly decreased surgical morbidity compared to open surgery.
Robotic simulation is a technique that enables skill acquisition in robotic surgery without the constraints of the operating room. The Mimic® dv-Trainer TM is a novel virtual reality robotic surgery si...
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • resident or attending surgeon in the department of General Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Cardiac Surgery, or Urology at McGill University or affiliated teaching hospitals
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • -
About Mcgill University
McGill University, a prestigious research institution located in Montreal, Canada, is committed to advancing medical science through innovative clinical trials. Renowned for its rigorous academic standards and collaborative approach, McGill fosters a dynamic environment that integrates cutting-edge research with clinical practice. With a focus on improving patient outcomes, the university's clinical trials span a wide range of therapeutic areas, leveraging the expertise of its diverse faculty and state-of-the-art facilities. McGill University is dedicated to ethical research practices and the dissemination of knowledge, ensuring that findings contribute meaningfully to the global healthcare landscape.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Daniel J Kiely, MDCM FRCSC
Principal Investigator
McGill University
Joshua Z Press, MD MSc FRCSC
Study Chair
McGill University, Jewish General Hospital
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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