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New Technology to Assess Surgeon’s Performance on the da Vinci Robot

Mimic Technologies, a provider of robotic surgery simulation and training, has developed MScore, a new assessment system for predicting the proficiency of surgeons on the da Vinci robot.

The company had earlier built a simulation platform for the da Vinci robot. For MScore, Mimic has collected performance data from experienced surgeons and academic medical centers. Evaluation of a new surgeon is performed by comparing the person’s proficiency to that of an experienced surgeon. The achieved proficiency-based score also helps surgeons to continue their training to advance their skills in working on the da Vinci robot.

In a virtual reality environment for training, the MScore system allows tracking of the action and movements of the surgeon. Performance metrics, including instrument motion efficiency, task time, force applied on the tissue, and blood loss are taken into consideration for the evaluation.

The Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery (FLS) protocol is used as the basis for surgeon evaluation by the MScore assessment. This system caters to general and vascular services, and requires proctor overview and performing testing with physical models. The Mimic's virtual reality system has the capability to provide the surgeon’s assessment report immediately along with associated feedback.

Researchers are exploring the possibilities of expanding the utilization of the MScore assessment for providing credentials across various surgical subspecialties. The Mimic's MScore can also being used for helping surgeons to retain their skills when they are inactive and also for practice before actual surgery.

Mimic Technologies intends to unveil the MScore assessment system at the IMSH Conference.

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