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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Surgical Technology
  • Thoracic Surgery

Background:

  • Robotic-assisted surgery is increasingly adopted in thoracic procedures.
  • Current Integrated Thoracic Surgery Residency Programs lack standardized robotic surgery training.
  • Hospitals often require additional training and proctoring for robotic surgery credentialing.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose a standardized robotic surgery training curriculum for Integrated Thoracic Surgery Residency Programs.
  • To address the need for early exposure and formal training in robotic-assisted thoracic surgery.
  • To develop a curriculum that satisfies resident training needs and hospital credentialing requirements.

Main Methods:

  • Surveyed 26 Integrated Thoracic Surgery Residency Program Directors in the US.
  • Conducted a PubMed literature search for "robotic surgery training curriculum."
  • Reviewed existing robotic surgery curricula from other surgical specialties.

Main Results:

  • 17 out of 26 programs responded, with most directors deeming robotic surgery training important during residency.
  • A proposed curriculum spans postgraduate years 2-6, including online modules, VR simulation, and workshops.
  • Residents progress from bedside assistant to console surgeon with defined competency steps and standardized evaluations.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed curriculum facilitates resident competency in robotic-assisted thoracic surgery.
  • This training aims to streamline the process of obtaining hospital privileges for graduating residents.
  • Standardized training is crucial given the increasing utilization of robotic assistance in thoracic surgery.