Alexander Beulens

46 Chapter 2 35.7% of the participants). All participants responded they mastered the basic proficiency requirements7 (console functionality) corresponding to the MIMIC dv-Simulator scores. Whilst MIMIC dv-Simulator simulation exercises were performed proficiently by 0%, 44% and 58% of the participants (in order, Pick and place clutching exercise, Pick and Place exercise, and Camera Targeting exercise). In almost all exercises the correlation between number of mastered requirements and the simulation scores (Table 4) was lacking. The only significant correlation was found in the first attempt of the suture exercise. The total time to complete the exercise was shorter for participants who reported they mastered more requirements. The perceived educational value of the multidisciplinary robot surgery training was investigated using the perceived educational value questionnaire in “Questionnaire 3”. The participants graded the training with an 8.19 out of 10.

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