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Area of Science:

  • Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Techniques
  • Robotic Surgery
  • Patient Education
  • Informed Consent

Background:

  • Patient education in informed consent is challenging, particularly with complex procedures.
  • Robotic-assisted cardiothoracic surgery introduces additional complexity to patient understanding.
  • Evaluating patient perceptions and knowledge is crucial for effective communication.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess patient perceptions and knowledge following robotic-assisted cardiothoracic surgery.
  • To determine the effectiveness of patient education in the context of complex robotic procedures.

Main Methods:

  • Postoperative telephone surveys were administered to patients 1-12 months after robotic cardiothoracic surgery.
  • Surveys assessed patient understanding of procedure, organ function, robot's role, and overall satisfaction.
  • Statistical analyses included Student t test, Pearson chi-square test, and Mann-Whitney U test.

Main Results:

  • High patient satisfaction (96.6%) and understanding (92.1%) of provided information were reported.
  • Most patients correctly identified the diagnosis (91.0%), target organ (93.3%), and procedure (85.4%).
  • A significant majority (89.9%) knew a robot was involved, and 73.8% understood its role, irrespective of demographics.

Conclusions:

  • Patients undergoing robotic cardiothoracic surgery generally understand the robot's role.
  • Effective preoperative patient education is key to achieving high satisfaction and comprehension.
  • Robotic complexity does not impede patient understanding when education is prioritized.