Proficiency-Based Progression on Hugo Ras Robot for Learning Nerve-Sparing RARP: Feasibility Study
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- What is being studied
- This is an observational study: the protocol does not assign a study treatment.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Training Effectiveness. Basic parameters: from 18 years · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Belgium
- Next step
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Overview
Feasibility study 1. To evaluate the feasibility of PBP training for nerve-sparing RARP on the Hugo Ras system 2. To assess time to proficiency for participants with varying experience 3. To identify challenges in PBP RARP training through observed errors and feedback
Detailed description
As robotic surgery advances, the emergence of new platforms such as the Hugo™ Robotic-Assisted Surgery System calls for robust training frameworks. Proficiency-Based Progression (PBP) provides a structured method to ensure skill acquisition through clearly defined, measurable benchmarks. This study evaluates the feasibility of implementing a PBP curriculum to train urologists in nerve-sparing robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) using the Hugo™ system.
Twelve urologists and urology residents will participate, divided into three groups based on experience:
Robotic-naïve Intermediate (Da Vinci experience only) Expert RARP surgeons (Da Vinci experience without prior Hugo exposure)
The PBP training pathway comprises:
Cognitive modules (e-learning with MCQ validation) Psychomotor skills training (device familiarization and basic surgical skills) Procedural training (nerve-sparing RARP on porcine models)
Performance will be evaluated both in real time and via blinded video review.
Primary endpoints include the time to reach proficiency in basic skills and procedural steps, analyzed by prior experience. Secondary endpoints encompass error profiles, participant and instructor feedback, and the feasibility of standardizing proficiency metrics.
Primary outcome measures
- time-to-proficiency for basic skills and procedural steps [Time frame: 9 months]
Secondary outcome measures (1)
- Error patterns and feasibility of PBP RARP training on the Hugo system [Time frame: 9 months]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- We'll only include urologist or urology residents to ensure that they have all the same interest and area of expertise
Exclusion criteria
Prior experience with the Hugo robotic system. Participants unable to attend all training days. Non-urology residents or consultants
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: Yes
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
Study locations
Belgium · 1 center
- Orsi Academy — Melle
Identifiers
NCT: NCT07180797 · PBP feasibility - RARP - Hugo