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Maria Castaldi¹, Mathias Palmer², Jorge Con³

¹New York Medical College, Westchester Medical Center Valhalla, New York.

Surgical Technology International

|April 8, 2021

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This study evaluated a Robotic-Assisted Surgery Training (RAST) program for general surgery residents. The RAST program demonstrated that formal instruction significantly improves proficiency and safety in robotic surgical skills.

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Area of Science:

Surgical Education
Medical Technology
Robotic Surgery

Background:

Robotic surgery demands new technical skills beyond traditional surgical craft.
While live operative experience is crucial, structured off-site training offers educational benefits and stress management.
A modular approach to training is essential for acquiring complex robotic surgical skills.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the effectiveness of a structured Robotic-Assisted Surgery Training (RAST) program for general surgery residents.
To assess resident performance changes over time in ergonomic, psychomotor, and procedural robotic surgery skills.
To provide evidence that formal instruction positively impacts proficiency and safety in robotic surgery.

Main Methods:

A prospective educational research protocol involving a three-module RAST program (ergonomic, psychomotor, procedural).
Performance was measured using content-valid metrics at baseline and final testing to assess responsiveness.
Educational interventions included instructional videos, quizzes, and weekly training sessions with a robotic instructor.

Main Results:

The study protocol aims to assess resident responsiveness by comparing baseline and final performance metrics.
Successful completion of modules is contingent upon achieving proficiency in the defined metrics.
Resident feedback on the educational environment was collected using the Dundee Ready Educational Environment Measure (DREEM) inventory.

Conclusions:

The RAST program is designed as an educational initiative to enhance robotic surgical skills.
The primary endpoint is to demonstrate the impact of formal instruction on resident proficiency and safety in robotic surgery.
This structured training aims to equip residents with the necessary skills for effective and safe robotic-assisted procedures.