CC BY-NC 4.0 · Arch Plast Surg 2013; 40(04): 320-326
DOI: 10.5999/aps.2013.40.4.320
Topic: Simulation for Excellence in Microsurgery Training

Robotically Assisted Microsurgery: Development of Basic Skills Course

Philippe André Liverneaux
Department of Hand Surgery, Strasbourg University Hospital, Illkirch, France
,
Sarah Hendriks
Department of Hand Surgery, Strasbourg University Hospital, Illkirch, France
,
Jesse C Selber
Department of Plastic Surgery, Anderson Cancer Center, The University of Texas, Houston, TX, USA
,
Sijo J Parekattil
Department of Robotic Surgery and Urology, Winter Haven Hospital and University of Florida, Florida, FL, USA
› Author Affiliations

Robotically assisted microsurgery or telemicrosurgery is a new technique using robotic telemanipulators. This allows for the addition of optical magnification (which defines conventional microsurgery) to robotic instrument arms to allow the microsurgeon to perform complex microsurgical procedures. There are several possible applications for this platform in various microsurgical disciplines. Since 2009, basic skills training courses have been organized by the Robotic Assisted Microsurgical and Endoscopic Society. These basic courses are performed on training models in five levels of increasing complexity. This paper reviews the current state of the art in robotically asisted microsurgical training.

Supported by RAMSES: The Robotic Assisted Microsurgical and Endoscopic Society (https://www.roboticmicrosurgeons.org/publications/).




Publication History

Received: 02 February 2013

Accepted: 18 February 2013

Article published online:
01 May 2022

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