Training

FRS Dome

The Institute for Surgical Excellence developed a new FRS Dome to train and assess the proficiency of the psychomotor robotic skills of the surgeon. A proficiency-based progression (PBP) model is used where trainees perform tasks that can be assessed by objective measures and the avoidance of errors. Trainees can repeat a task as many times as necessary until they consistently achieve an expert benchmark. Only then are they allowed to progress to the next task usually at a higher level of difficulty. It has been demonstrated that training to quantitative, evidence-based, proficiency standards result in expedited skills acquisition, less errors, improved efficiency, and greater patient safety. Review FRS Dome Usage Instructions.

The FRS Dome includes seven tasks.

These tasks were delivered in identical physical (FRS Dome) and VR simulation models that were developed and tested to provide the most effective and efficient basic robotic psychomotor skills training. View the video to set up the FRS Dome, the abdominal model and the port placement. The FRS tasks include: