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Procedural robotic surgery training: a UK pan-specialty trainee Delphi consensus study
Matthew Harris1,2,3, Aidan Bannon4,5, Justin W Collins6
1Association of Surgeons in Training, Royal College of Surgeons of England, 38-43 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London, WC2A 3PE, UK. matt.harris11@doctors.net.uk.
Journal of Robotic Surgery
|August 20, 2025
Summary
UK surgical trainees agree on essential robotic surgery training components. Key recommendations include standardized curricula, metrics-based assessment, and credentialling for future surgeons to ensure preparedness in this evolving field.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Surgical Technology
- Robotics in Medicine
Background:
- Robotic surgery is increasingly common in the UK, yet structured training for surgical trainees is often lacking.
- This gap necessitates standardized training pathways to prepare future surgeons for robotic procedures.
Purpose of the Study:
- To establish a consensus among UK surgical trainees regarding the essential components of procedural robotic training.
- To identify key elements for developing standardized and equitable robotic surgical education.
Main Methods:
- A trainee-led Delphi consensus study involving 85 surgical trainees from various specialties and training levels.
- Iterative survey rounds refined statements on curricula, credentialling, assessment, error metrics, and training access, with consensus defined as ≥80% agreement.
Main Results:
- Consensus was reached on 82 out of 141 statements.
- Trainees strongly endorsed integrating robotic training into curricula, emphasizing metrics-based assessment and credentialling.
- Key recommendations included platform-agnostic training, benchmarking, proficiency-based progression, and video-based assessments.
Conclusions:
- A robust consensus exists among UK surgical trainees on the need for and components of robotic surgical training.
- The findings support the development of standardized credentialling and training frameworks for robotic surgery.
- This provides a foundation for ensuring surgeon preparedness in the expanding field of robotic surgery.
