Competency assessment for the Versius surgical robot: a validity investigation study of a virtual reality simulator-based test.

Background: When introducing new equipment like robotic surgical systems, it is essential to ensure that surgeons have the basic skills before operating on patients. The objective was to investigate the validity evidence for a competency-based test for basic robotic surgical skills using the Versius® trainer.

Methods: We recruited medical students, residents, and surgeons which were classified based on data on clinical experience with the Versius system as either novices (0 min), intermediates (1-1000 min), or experienced (> 1000 min).

Assessment of the training program for Versius, a new innovative robotic system for use in minimal access surgery.

Objectives: The Versius surgical system has been developed for use in robot-assisted minimal access surgery (MAS). This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the Versius training program.

Design: A 3.