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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

Robotics Computer Assisted Surgery Computer Simulation Gynecology General Surgery

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.

Locations

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Patients applied

0 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

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Estimated completion

Not reported

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