Development of a robotic training curriculum for visceral and gastrointestinal surgical trainees: an international Delphi study - Summary - MDSpire

Development of a robotic training curriculum for visceral and gastrointestinal surgical trainees: an international Delphi study

  • By

  • Michael G. Fadel

  • Josephine Walshaw

  • Marina Yiasemidou

  • Matthew Boal

  • Francesca Pecchini

  • Muhammed Elhadi

  • Lisa H. Massey

  • Francesco M. Carrano

  • Matyas Fehervari

  • Caoimhe M. Walsh

  • Piers R. Boshier

  • Jennifer Eckhoff

  • Peter Buckle

  • Suzanne S. Gisbertz

  • Nicole Bouvy

  • Alberto Arezzo

  • Silvana Perretta

  • Felix Nickel

  • Jim Khan

  • George B. Hanna

  • Barbara Seeliger

  • Stavros A. Antoniou

  • Hans F. Fuchs

  • Nader K. Francis

  • Christos Kontovounisios

  • June 19, 2026

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Objective:

To develop an evidence- and consensus-based curriculum for robotic training in gastrointestinal (GI) surgery.

Approach:
    Key Findings:
    • Robotic surgery has rapidly expanded in GI surgery but lacks standardized training programs.
    • Current training approaches are variable and often rely on industry-led programs.
    • A structured, competency-based approach to robotic training is essential for skill acquisition and credentialing.
    Interpretation:

    There is no consensus among surgical specialty boards on training and certification for GI trainees in robotic surgery.

    Limitations:
    • Access to robotic platforms can be restricted by cost and availability.
    • Training often relies on sporadic courses rather than structured pathways.
    Conclusion:

    A standardized curriculum is necessary to ensure safe and independent practice in robotic GI surgery.

    Sources:

Original Source(s)

Development of a robotic training curriculum for visceral and gastrointestinal surgical trainees: an international Delphi study

  • by Michael G. Fadel, Josephine Walshaw, Marina Yiasemidou, Matthew Boal, Francesca Pecchini, Muhammed Elhadi, Lisa H. Massey, Francesco M. Carrano, Matyas Fehervari, Caoimhe M. Walsh, Piers R. Boshier, Jennifer Eckhoff, Peter Buckle, Suzanne S. Gisbertz, Nicole Bouvy, Alberto Arezzo, Silvana Perretta, Felix Nickel, Jim Khan, George B. Hanna, Barbara Seeliger, Stavros A. Antoniou, Hans F. Fuchs, Nader K. Francis, Christos Kontovounisios

  • June 19, 2026

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