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Justus Baecker1, Richard Hummel1
1Klinik für Allgemeine Chirurgie, Viszeral-, Thorax- und Gefäßchirurgie, Universitätsmedizin Greifswald, Greifswald, Deutschland.
Zentralblatt Fur Chirurgie
|February 29, 2024
Summary
This study outlines a structured robotic surgery training program for upper gastrointestinal procedures. It details separate training pathways for surgical assistants and specialists, emphasizing progressive skill development and safe mastery of techniques.
Area of Science:
- Robotic Surgery
- Surgical Education
- Gastrointestinal Surgery
Context:
- Robotic surgery is increasingly adopted in upper gastrointestinal tract procedures.
- Standardized training protocols are crucial for safe and effective implementation.
- Current training may not adequately address the specific needs of different surgical team members.
Purpose:
- To present a comprehensive training concept for robotic surgery in the upper gastrointestinal tract.
- To delineate distinct training modules for surgical assistants (table assists) and specialists (surgeons).
- To introduce methods for progressive skill acquisition, from foundational steps to complex procedures.
Summary:
- The proposed concept separates training for table assistants and surgeons.
- Assistant training includes early robotics involvement, surgical preparation, intraoperative assistance, and communication.
- Specialist training incorporates virtual simulation (SimNow Trainer), early clinical application, dual console use, and telestration.
- The program emphasizes mastering foundational skills before advancing to complex procedures through structured, stepwise learning.
Impact:
- Facilitates the development of proficient robotic surgical teams.
- Enhances patient safety through standardized and effective training.
- Promotes wider adoption and expertise in minimally invasive robotic gastrointestinal surgery.
