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Expert consensus on a train-the-trainer curriculum for robotic colorectal surgery
M Gómez Ruiz1,2, S Alfieri3, T Becker4
1Unidad de Cirugía Colorrectal, Servicio de Cirugía General y Aparato Digestivo, Hospital Universitario Marqués de Valdecilla - IDIVAL, Santander, Spain.
Summary
Experts identified key needs for robotic surgery training programs. Consensus was reached on essential components for a robotic surgery train-the-trainer curriculum to improve surgical education.
Area of Science:
- Surgical Education
- Robotic Surgery
Background:
- Robotic techniques are increasingly adopted in colorectal surgery.
- Existing training programs for robotic surgery are insufficient, posing challenges for both trainers and trainees due to unique ergonomic and technical demands compared to traditional laparoscopy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To establish expert consensus on the essential requirements for a robotic surgery train-the-trainer curriculum.
- To guide the development of structured training programs for robotic surgery faculty.
Main Methods:
- A modified Delphi-type study was conducted with 14 experts in robotic surgery education.
- A 19-item questionnaire was administered iteratively, with high-level agreement defined as 0.8 or higher.
Main Results:
- High response rates (93-100%) were achieved, with most items reaching consensus within three rounds.
- Key curriculum requirements identified include dual-console teaching, operating room team training, nontechnical skills development, patient safety protocols, user-machine interface instruction, and telementoring.
Conclusions:
- A significant need for a structured robotic surgery train-the-trainer curriculum was confirmed by expert consensus.
- Further research is recommended to evaluate the feasibility, effectiveness, and clinical impact of such a curriculum.
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