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Establishing a training program for residents in robotic surgery
Jeremiah J Moles1, Patricia E Connelly, Evan E Sarti
1Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, New Jersey Medical School, 90 Bergen Street, Newark, Newark, NJ 07103, U.S.A.
The Laryngoscope
|August 6, 2009
Summary
A new training program effectively teaches residents basic robotic surgical skills, with progress measurable through objective task performance. This program is easily integrated into residency curricula.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Surgical Technology
- Robotics in Medicine
Background:
- Robotic surgery is increasingly integral to otolaryngologic practice.
- Formal training programs are necessary for residents to acquire proficiency in robotic surgery.
- This study addresses the need for structured robotic surgical skills education.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and implement a program for teaching basic robotic surgical skills to residents.
- To assess the development and measurability of proficiency in robotic surgery among otolaryngology residents.
- To evaluate the effectiveness of a standardized curriculum for robotic surgical training.
Main Methods:
- Prospective educational project utilizing the da Vinci Surgical System.
- Residents performed standardized tasks simulating surgical maneuvers: circular pin transfer, bimanual carrying, bead drop, needle passing, and suture tying.
- Performance was quantitatively assessed based on errors and procedure time.
Main Results:
- The developed educational program was successfully integrated into a residency program.
- Resident progress in acquiring robotic surgical skills was measurable.
- Statistical analysis revealed significant effects of task and trial on composite performance scores (P < .01).
Conclusions:
- Robotic surgery is poised to become a standard component of otolaryngologic surgical procedures.
- Formalized robotic surgery training programs are essential within residency curricula.
- A preliminary program for introducing robotic surgical skills into residency training has been established and validated.
