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Employing the Aviation Model to Reduce Errors in Robotic Gynecological Surgery: A Narrative Review
Stefano Restaino1,2, Federico Paparcura3, Martina Arcieri1
1Department of Maternal and Child Health, Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic, University Hospital of Udine, 33100 Udine, Italy.
Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)
|August 29, 2024
Summary
Checklists and simulation training are vital for patient safety in robotic surgery. Implementing these aviation-inspired tools significantly reduces errors and improves surgical outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Medical Safety
- Surgical Innovation
- Human Factors Engineering
Background:
- The operating room poses the highest risk of patient harm, with robotic surgery identified as a significant health hazard.
- Checklists and simulation, inspired by aviation safety protocols, are increasingly adopted in medicine to mitigate risks.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a narrative review assessing the impact of checklists and training on robotic surgery outcomes.
- To evaluate the effectiveness of simulation and checklists in reducing medical errors.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive literature search was performed from January 2000 to September 2023.
- Eleven relevant studies were selected from an initial pool of 97 articles for full-text analysis.
Main Results:
- Ten studies focused on the effectiveness of training in robotic surgery.
- One study specifically assessed the benefits of implementing operating room checklists.
Conclusions:
- Checklists and simulation are crucial tools for enhancing patient safety in the operating room.
- Developing dedicated checklists and providing thorough training for surgical teams are essential for modern medicine and reducing adverse events.
