Establishing a Training Program for Residents in Robotic Surgery

Abstract

Seven Otolaryngology residents at the UMDNJ residency program participated (all the PGY 2 -PGY 5 residents in the program except the first author who had previous experience using the dVSS). An interactive teaching module ( Figure 5) was designed and fabricated. This module tested the following tasks: 1) simultaneous bimanual carrying, 2) circular pin transfer, 3) precision bead drop, 4) suture tying, and 5) needle passing. Performance of these tasks was recorded and the proficiency of the resident rated based on time needed, and number of errors made. Prior to beginning the teaching module, each participant received a verbal explanation about the use of the dVSS and each specific task. No participants practiced any of the prearranged tasks. Five tasks were performed by each participant. Each task was completed three times. The performance was observed, video recorded and reviewed by one of the authors (J.M.), Each participant earned a composite score for each trial on each task.

Training and learning robotic surgery, time for a more structured approach: a systematic review

“…Unfortunately, there are only a few reports of validated exercises. 20,21 A curriculum, consisting of five tasks for training basic robotic skills was developed by Moles et al 22 They were not able to demonstrate a significant learning curve, although there was a trend suggesting that learning had taken place. A portable, reusable, relatively inexpensive pelvic model was developed to simulate the dissection phase of the rectum.…”

Modelo de programa de treinamento em cirurgia robótica e resultados iniciais

“…In Europe and especially in the USA, robotic technology has been well developed since the early 2000s, where there are more than 1,300 surgical robots installed. Thus, the discussion about training and deployment of the robotic access route has already been made in the residency programs [11][12][13][16][17][18][19] . It is also important to note that not all types of surgeries performed during training have met the criteria found in the literature for the advantageous use of the robotic platform.…”

Simulation-Based Training in Robot-Assisted Surgery: Current Evidence of Value and Potential Trends for the Future

“…Several authors have addressed the issue of systematic and safe introduction of newer technology into residency and fellowship training [34][35][36]. A trainee can improve skills prior to performing the actual procedure by practicing outside the operating room.…”