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Targeted Needs Assessment for Developing a Robotic Surgery Training Curriculum for Acute Care Surgery Fellows: A
Morihiro Katsura1,2, Danielle Brabender1, Maura E Sullivan1
1Department of Surgery, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA.
Journal of the American College of Surgeons
|March 5, 2026
Summary
Fellows need tailored robotic surgery training in Acute Care Surgery (ACS). Individualized curricula are essential for developing skills and improving career prospects in robotic-assisted surgery.
Area of Science:
- Surgical Education
- Robotic Surgery
- Acute Care Surgery
Background:
- Robotic surgery is increasingly used in Acute Care Surgery (ACS).
- A structured fellowship training curriculum for robotic surgery is currently lacking.
- This study addresses the need to define the ideal robotic training curriculum for ACS fellows.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify the specific training needs of fellows in robotic surgery.
- To determine the ideal structure for a robotic surgery training curriculum during ACS fellowship.
Main Methods:
- Mixed-methods design utilizing semi-structured interviews and web-based surveys.
- Targeted current Acute Care Surgery/Surgical Critical Care fellows.
- Thematic analysis of interview responses using an inductive approach.
Main Results:
- 17 fellows participated, with prior robotic surgery experience.
- Most fellows (70.6%) plan to incorporate robotic surgery into elective practice.
- Key themes identified include training modalities, barriers to training, and benefits of robotic surgery proficiency.
Conclusions:
- Fellows' needs for robotic surgery training vary based on prior experience and career goals.
- Individualized training is crucial for developing a formal robotic curriculum.
- Robotic surgery proficiency is seen as valuable for future job prospects and surgeon ergonomics.
