Accession Number:

ADA566554

Title:

Medical Robotic and Telesurgical Simulation and Education Research

Descriptive Note:

Annual rept. 1 Sep 2011-31 Aug 2012

Corporate Author:

FLORIDA HOSPITAL COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES ORLANDO FL

Personal Author(s):

• Smith, Roger D.

Report Date:

2012-09-01

Pagination or Media Count:

147.0

Abstract:

This project is broken into three focus areas robotic curriculum, telesurgery, and simulation. In each we are exploring various applications and extensions of the existing robotic surgical systems. Under robotic curriculum we are bringing together the leading surgeons and academicians to define the outcomes measures, curriculum, and high stakes testing that should be used to certify surgeons who wish to practice robotic surgery. Under telesurgery we are exploring the ability to perform telesurgery using a robot within a metropolitan area based on the currently available technology. Under simulation we are examining the impact of rehearsing a procedure in a simulator immediately before performing that same procedure on a patient. This area also includes a comparative evaluation of all of the robotic simulators that are available with a recommendation of the best fit for military surgeons.

Descriptors:

• *MEDICINE
• *ROBOTICS
• ADAPTERS
• EDUCATION
• MILITARY SURGEONS
• PATIENTS
• SIMULATION
• SKILLS
• TEST AND EVALUATION

Subject Categories:

• Medicine and Medical Research
• Biomedical Instrumentation and Bioengineering

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE