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[The nurse's role in urologic robotic surgery].

A Pograjec¹, J Hubert²

¹IBODE service d'urologie, CHU de Rennes, 2, rue Henri-Le-Guilloux, 35033 Rennes cedex 09, France.

Progres En Urologie : Journal De L'Association Francaise D'Urologie Et De La Societe Francaise D'Urologie

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Summary

Operating Room (OR) nurses require specialized training for robotic surgery. Standardized training and enhanced communication are crucial for safe patient care and evolving OR nursing roles.

Keywords:

Chirurgie robotique Communication Compétences Formation IBODE Peri-operative nurse Robotic surgery Scrub-nurse Skills Training Urologie Urology

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Area of Science:

Surgical Nursing
Robotic Surgery Technologies
Operating Room Management

Background:

Robotic surgery necessitates new skills for Operating Room (OR) professionals.
OR nurses play a critical role in robotic surgery teams, acting as circulating nurses, scrub nurses, or surgical assistants.
The training and implications of robotic surgery for OR nurses require investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

To define the roles and training needs of OR nurses in robotic surgery.
To explore the implications of robotic technology for OR nursing practice.
To identify key challenges and areas for improvement in OR nurse training for robotic procedures.

Main Methods:

Literature analysis using keywords "scrub nurse" and "robotic surgery" in PubMed.
Qualitative data collection through exchanges with OR nurses experienced in robotic surgery.

Main Results:

Specific skills are required for OR nurses in robotic surgery, with heterogeneous training approaches currently in place.
Effective communication within the OR is identified as a critical factor in robotic surgery.
The roles of OR nurses are evolving with advancements in robotic surgical techniques.

Conclusions:

Mastery of robotic surgical tools is essential for OR nurses to ensure patient safety.
Standardized training programs and regular practice are recommended for OR staff.
Addressing communication challenges and adapting to evolving techniques are key for OR nurses in robotic surgery.