Re: Time to consider integration of a formal robotic-assisted surgical training program

• Published in: Journal of robotic surgery Vol. 12; no. 2; pp. 199 - 200
• Main Authors: Canvasser, Noah E., Gahan, Jeffrey, Sorokin, Igor
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: London Springer London 01-06-2018; Springer Nature B.V
• Subjects: Conflicts of interest; Core curriculum; Curricula; Editorial; Ethical standards; Gynecology; Medicine; Medicine & Public Health; Minimally Invasive Surgery; Polls & surveys; Robotic surgery; Robotics; Simulation; Surgery; Training; Urology; Robotic surgery; Training; Curriculum
• ISSN: 1863-2483; 1863-2491
• DOI: 10.1007/s11701-018-0794-5

There was consensus that formal robotic surgery curriculum is absolutely necessary. Because there is significant variation between centers (1) any training curriculum should not focus on a specific simulator, robot, or model (2), as mentioned in a review of robotic training curriculum [2]. See PDF.] Second Twitter™ poll of discussion emphasizing use of bedside assisting prior to console exposure Ultimately, a multi-modality curriculum, with live simulation and timely feedback by faculty, are important to ensure trainees receive appropriate robotics exposure prior to performing live surgery, as well as throughout their years of training (19). Compliance with ethical standards Conflict of interest Noah Canvasser, Jeffrey Gahan, and Igor Sorokin declare that they have no conflict of interest.