Robotic Sacrocolpopexy Simulation Model and Associated Hierarchical Task Analysis.

BACKGROUND

There are limited robotic dry lab training resources that include presacral dissection with vaginal and sacral mesh attachment for robotic sacrocolpopexy. Our objective was to create a simulation model to resemble the anatomy encountered during robotic sacrocolpopexy. Additionally, we sought to outline the steps required to complete a robotic sacrocolpopexy by performing a hierarchical task analysis. With the results of the hierarchical task analysis, we assessed the model's ability to provide an adequate platform for completion of robotic sacrocolpopexy procedural steps.

METHOD: This observational simulation study was divided into two phases. Phase 1 included model development. Phase 2 involved development of the hierarchical task analysis and assessment of the model.

EXPERIENCE: After model creation, six experts each performed a robotic sacrocolpopexy using the model. Overall, experts agreed that the model replicated opening the peritoneum, presacral dissection, suturing on the anterior and posterior vagina, and presacral mesh attachment.

CONCLUSION

We demonstrate construction and use of a robotic sacrocolpopexy simulation model to aid surgeons in training. Further, the hierarchical task analysis provides a method to assess the model's ability to replicate each step of robotic sacrocolpopexy.