How to report educational videos in robotic surgery: an international multidisciplinary consensus statement

Area of Science:

• Surgical Education
• Medical Technology
• Robotic Surgery

Background:

• Robotic surgical systems are increasingly adopted for complex abdominal and pelvic operations.
• The complexity of robotic surgery necessitates novel training approaches, with educational videos being a promising tool.
• Standardized reporting of educational videos is needed to ensure high-quality surgical training.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop consensus guidelines for reporting robotic surgery videos for educational purposes.
• To enhance the quality of educational video outputs for surgical training.
• To establish a framework for effective robotic surgery video-based learning.

Main Methods:

• A Delphi survey methodology was employed, involving a steering group and electronic voting.
• The survey comprised 46 statements, with participation from international surgical trainers across various specialties.
• Consensus was reached on 36 statements, categorized into seven key areas relevant to educational video reporting.

Main Results:

• 36 consensus statements were approved and organized into seven categories: author information, case presentation, surgical procedure demonstration, outcomes, educational content, video quality review, and curriculum integration.
• These statements provide a comprehensive framework for reporting robotic surgery videos.
• The guidelines cover essential aspects from video introduction to its use in educational curricula.

Conclusions:

• Consensus guidelines for reporting robotic surgery videos have been successfully developed using the Delphi methodology.
• Adherence to these guidelines is recommended to improve the educational quality of video resources for surgical training.
• These guidelines aim to standardize and elevate the effectiveness of video-based training in robotic surgery.