Proficiency-Based Progression on Hugo Ras Robot for Learning Nerve-Sparing RARP: Feasibility Study

NCT07180797 | Enrolling By Invitation

• 1 other identifier: PBP feasibility - RARP - Hugo
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 12
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Feasibility study

1. 1.To evaluate the feasibility of PBP training for nerve-sparing RARP on the Hugo Ras system
2. 2.To assess time to proficiency for participants with varying experience
3. 3.To identify challenges in PBP RARP training through observed errors and feedback

Conditions

Training Effectiveness

Keywords

surgery; training; robotic assisted surgery

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• time-to-proficiency for basic skills and procedural steps

  * Time taken to achieve proficiency in basic robotic skills on the Hugo system. * Time taken to achieve proficiency in RARP using the Hugo system in the simulated setting.

  9 months

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Error patterns and feasibility of PBP RARP training on the Hugo system

  9 months

Study Arms (3)

Group 1: Robotic-naive participants

urology residents

Group 2: Intermediate participants

Urologists or urology residents with generic robotic experience using the Intuitive platform, but no exposure to the Hugo system

Group 3: Experienced participants

Experienced robotic consultants in RARP using the Intuitive platform, but no prior experience with the Hugo system.

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

urology residents and urologists

You may qualify if:

• We'll only include urologist or urology residents to ensure that they have all the same interest and area of expertise

You may not qualify if:

• Prior experience with the Hugo robotic system. Participants unable to attend all training days. Non-urology residents or consultants

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Orsi Academy: lead

Study Sites (1)

Orsi Academy

Melle, 9090, Belgium

Location

Study Officials

• Isabelle Van Herzeele, Professor

  Orsi Academy

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: OTHER
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: September 12, 2025
• First Posted: September 18, 2025
• Study Start: September 12, 2025
• Primary Completion: February 1, 2026
• Study Completion: March 1, 2026
• Last Updated: September 18, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-09

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

BE (1)