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 Merriënboer

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 Merriënboer

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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?

METHODS: Data were gathered with a questionnaire and semi-structured interviews in a mixed-method research design.

RESULTS: The 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%).

CONCLUSION: The 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. Copyright © 2014 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	308-318
Number of pages	11
Journal	The 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
Externally published	Yes

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