Training robotic surgery in urology: experience and opinions of robot urologists

W. M. Brinkman; B. M. A. Schout; J. B. Rietbergen; A. H. de Vries; H. G. van der Poel; E. L. Koldewijn; J. A. Witjes; J. J. G. van Merrienboer

doi:10.1002/rcs.1631

Training robotic surgery in urology: experience and opinions of robot urologists

W. M. Brinkman^*, B. M. A. Schout, J. B. Rietbergen, A. H. de Vries, H. G. van der Poel, E. L. Koldewijn, J. A. Witjes, J. J. G. van Merrienboer

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Abstract

Background To answer the research questions: (a) what were the training pathways followed by the first generation of robot urologists; and (b) what are their opinions on the ideal training for the future generation? MethodsData were gathered with a questionnaire and semi-structured interviews in a mixed-method research design. ResultsThe results show that training approaches differed from hardly any formal training to complete self-initiated training programmes, with all available learning resources. The median number of supervised procedures at the start of robot-assisted laparoscopy was five (range 0-100). Before patient-related console time, respondents indicated that the minimum training of robot trainees should consist of: live observations (94% indicated this as essential), video observations (90%), knowledge (88%), table assisting (87%) and basic skills (70%). ConclusionThe first generation of robot urologists used different training approaches to start robotic surgery. There is a need for a structured and compulsory training programme for robotic surgery.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	308-318
Journal	International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery
Volume	11
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1002/rcs.1631
Publication status	Published - Sept 2015

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robot training
expert opinion
interview

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