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Starting and Developing a Robotic Thoracic Surgery Program.

Eliza D Hompe¹, Paul W Furlow¹, Lana Y Schumacher¹

¹Division of Thoracic Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA.

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|November 13, 2022

Summary

Implementing robotic thoracic surgery programs is crucial for training future surgeons. This review outlines essential steps for establishing such programs in academic settings, leveraging institutional experience and literature.

Keywords:

Cost-effectiveness Credentialing Patient outcomes Resident training Robotic steering committee Robotic surgery Robotic thoracic surgery program

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Area of Science:

Minimally Invasive Surgery
Thoracic Surgery
Surgical Robotics

Background:

Robotic-assisted surgery is increasingly adopted in thoracic surgery due to its safety and technical benefits.
Its utilization is integral to the training of new thoracic surgeons.
Establishing robotic programs requires careful planning and execution.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight key steps for implementing a robotic thoracic surgery program.
To provide guidance for academic centers based on practical experience and literature.

Main Methods:

Review of institutional experience in establishing a robotic thoracic surgery program.
Synthesis of available surgical literature on robotic thoracic surgery implementation.

Main Results:

Key steps for program implementation identified.
Best practices for training and technical execution outlined.
Challenges and solutions for program establishment discussed.

Conclusions:

Successful implementation of robotic thoracic surgery programs is feasible.
These programs enhance surgical training and patient care.
A structured approach is vital for program success.