Patient Perception of Robotic Surgery in Gynecology

Ahn, K.H.; Donnellan, Nicole; Lee, T.T.M.

doi:10.1016/j.jmig.2014.08.251

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“…However, a third of respondents feared robot malfunction or errors that lead to severe complications, as reported by previous studies [9]. The findings from previous studies showed female gynecological patients did not prefer RAS for their treatment [13,15]. A survey study was conducted among urologists to determine whether robotic system malfunction occurred in Robotic Assisted Radical Prostatectomy (RARP) and how it was managed [16].…”

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An exploratory study of public’ awareness about robotics-assisted surgery in Kuwait

Buabbas

Aldousari

Shehab

2020

BMC Med Inform Decis Mak

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Background: The adoption of robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) requires a clear willingness, not only from healthcare organization to operate the robotic system but also from the public that is going to perceive it. This study aims to explore public's awareness, understanding and their perceptions towards RAS in Kuwait. Methods: This cross-sectional study used a survey questionnaire that was disseminated on a tablet device to people at their convenience in governmental institutions. Results: A total of 1087 people agreed to participate in this study. The study results showed that only 36.8% of respondents had heard of RAS and 27.1% knew what RAS is. Moreover, 47.6% of the respondents were uncertain about its safety, while 29.7% thought RAS was safe. The results also showed that 40.9 and 34.4% of respondents thought that RAS is more precise and faster than conventional surgical procedures, respectively, whereas 30.6% feared malfunctioning issues during surgical procedures. Conclusion: This public survey among a Middle Eastern population reveals lack of awareness and limited understanding of RAS. However, there was a tendency towards believing that RAS may have potential advantages in terms of better outcomes compared to conventional surgical procedures.

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Section: Public Awareness Understanding and Perceptionsmentioning

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An exploratory study of public’ awareness about robotics-assisted surgery in Kuwait

Buabbas

Aldousari

Shehab

2020

BMC Med Inform Decis Mak

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“…The authors acknowledged that differences in education and surgical history may account for some of these differences, but not all of them, and concluded that health care providers should not assume that patients have an adequate understanding of their surgical options and should educate them about those options in order that they can make informed decisions [14]. Ahn et al [2] surveyed 208 female gynaecological patients and identified gaps and inconsistencies in patient knowledge surrounding modes of surgical interventions. They concluded that such gaps can lead to misconceptions.…”

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Gender differences in understanding and acceptance of robot-assisted surgery

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Robot-assisted surgery has numerous patient benefits compared to open surgery including smaller incisions, lower risk of infection, less post-operative pain, shorter hospital stays and a quicker return to the workforce. As such, it has become the first-choice surgical modality for several surgical procedures with the most common being prostatectomy and hysterectomy. However, research has identified that the perceptions of robot-assisted surgery among surgical patients and medical staff often do not accurately reflect the real-world situation. This study aimed to understand male and female perceptions of robot-assisted surgery with the objective of identifying the factors that might inhibit or facilitate the acceptance of robotic surgery. Semi-structured interviews were undertaken with 25 men/women from diverse social/ethnic backgrounds. The interviews were transcribed and analysed using thematic analysis. The majority of female participants expressed concerns in relation to the safety and perception of new technology in surgery, whereas many male participants appeared to be unfazed by the notion of robotic surgery. There were clear differences in how males and females understood and conceptualised the robot-assisted surgical process. Whilst male participants tended to humanise the process, female participants saw it as dehumanising. There is still a discrepancy between the public perceptions of robotic surgery and the clinical reality perceived by healthcare professionals. The findings will educate medical staff and support the development of current informative techniques given to patients prior to surgery.

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