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Training robotic surgery in urology: experience and opinions of robot urologists
W M Brinkman1, B M A Schout2,3, J B Rietbergen4
1Department of Urology, Catharina Hospital Eindhoven, The Netherlands.
Background:
To answer the research questions: (a) what were the training pathways followed by the first generation of robot urologists; and (b) what are their opinions on the ideal training for the future generation?
Methods:
Data were gathered with a questionnaire and semi-structured interviews in a mixed-method research design.
Results:
The results show that training approaches differed from hardly any formal training to complete self-initiated training programmes, with all available learning resources. The median number of supervised procedures at the start of robot-assisted laparoscopy was five (range 0-100). Before patient-related console time, respondents indicated that the minimum training of robot trainees should consist of: live observations (94% indicated this as essential), video observations (90%), knowledge (88%), table assisting (87%) and basic skills (70%).
Conclusion:
The first generation of robot urologists used different training approaches to start robotic surgery. There is a need for a structured and compulsory training programme for robotic surgery. Copyright © 2014 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
