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General surgery training in the era of robotic surgery: a qualitative analysis of perceptions from resident and attending surgeons

verfasst von: Beiqun Zhao, Jenny Lam, Hannah M. Hollandsworth, Arielle M. Lee, Nicole E. Lopez, Benjamin Abbadessa, Samuel Eisenstein, Bard C. Cosman, Sonia L. Ramamoorthy, Lisa A. Parry

Erschienen in: Surgical Endoscopy | Ausgabe 4/2020

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Abstract

Background

The use of the surgical robot has increased annually since its introduction, especially in general surgery. Despite the tremendous increase in utilization, there are currently no validated curricula to train residents in robotic surgery, and the effects of robotic surgery on general surgery residency training are not well defined. In this study, we aim to explore the perceptions of resident and attending surgeons toward robotic surgery education in general surgery residency training.

Methods

We performed a qualitative thematic analysis of in-person, one-on-one, semi-structured interviews with general surgery residents and attending surgeons at a large academic health system. Convenient and purposeful sampling was performed in order to ensure diverse demographics, experiences, and opinions were represented. Data were analyzed continuously, and interviews were conducted until thematic saturation was reached, which occurred after 20 residents and seven attendings.

Results

All interviewees agreed that dual consoles are necessary to maximize the teaching potential of the robotic platform, and the importance of simulation and simulators in robotic surgery education is paramount. However, further work to ensure proper access to simulation resources for residents is necessary. While most recognize that bedside-assist skills are essential, most think its educational value plateaus quickly. Lastly, residents believe that earlier exposure to robotic surgery is necessary and that almost every case has a portion that is level-appropriate for residents to perform on the robot.

Conclusions

As robotic surgery transitions from novelty to ubiquity, the importance of effective general surgery robotic surgery training during residency is paramount. Through in-depth interviews, this study provides examples of effective educational tools and techniques, highlights the importance of simulation, and explores opinions regarding the role of the resident in robotic surgery education. We hope the insights gained from this study can be used to develop and/or refine robotic surgery curricula.

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Titel: General surgery training in the era of robotic surgery: a qualitative analysis of perceptions from resident and attending surgeons
verfasst von: Beiqun Zhao
Jenny Lam
Hannah M. Hollandsworth
Arielle M. Lee
Nicole E. Lopez
Benjamin Abbadessa
Samuel Eisenstein
Bard C. Cosman
Sonia L. Ramamoorthy
Lisa A. Parry
Publikationsdatum: 08.07.2019
Verlag: Springer US
Erschienen in: Surgical Endoscopy / Ausgabe 4/2020
Print ISSN: 0930-2794
Elektronische ISSN: 1432-2218
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00464-019-06954-0

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