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Emergency Undocking in Robotic Surgery: A Simulation Curriculum
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Training residents in robotic thoracic surgery.

Evan T Alicuben1, Sean C Wightman1, Kimberly A Shemanski1

  • 1Division of Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA.

Journal of Thoracic Disease
|November 19, 2021
PubMed
Summary

Structured robotic surgery training is essential for residents, but no perfect curriculum exists. Current programs focus on simulation and graduated responsibilities, showing safe patient outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Robotic Surgery
  • Surgical Education

Background:

  • Robotic technology integration in thoracic surgery necessitates structured training programs.
  • Trainees express a strong desire for enhanced experience in robotic procedures.
  • Current collective experience with robotic platforms is still evolving, posing challenges for training.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To address the growing need for structured robotic surgery training curricula for residents.
  • To identify key differences between robotic and thoracoscopic approaches for foundational skill development.
  • To evaluate the safety and efficacy of incorporating residents into structured robotic surgery programs.

Main Methods:

  • Reviewing existing and developing curricula for robotic thoracic surgery training.
Keywords:
Robotic surgeryresidency training

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  • Incorporating simulation technology, dual console use, and graduated responsibilities.
  • Defining training milestones and competency-based progression for residents.

    • Main Results:

    • Structured training programs for residents in robotic thoracic surgery are safe and yield equivalent patient outcomes.
    • Multiple curricula are under development, emphasizing simulation and progressive skill acquisition.
    • No single, universally accepted curriculum has been identified as ideal yet.

    Conclusions:

    • Developing standardized, competency-based curricula is crucial for effective robotic thoracic surgery training.
    • Graduated responsibilities, from system introduction to console surgeon, are key components of training.
    • Continued efforts are needed to establish a perfect and suitable training program for future robotic surgeons.