Current training landscape for novice robotic surgeons: an international investigative survey by the Junior-ERUS/Young academic urologists (YAU) robotics in urology working group - Summary - MDSpire
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Current training landscape for novice robotic surgeons: an international investigative survey by the Junior-ERUS/Young academic urologists (YAU) robotics in urology working group
To assess the status of robotic education for novice surgeons and motivate the creation of a network of teaching facilities to enhance training opportunities.
Key Findings:
97 evaluable respondents from 39 European and 10 non-European institutions participated in the survey.
82.5% of respondents indicated that their facilities offer robotic training opportunities.
68% of respondents require trainees to perform additional clinical tasks alongside robotic training.
89% of institutions provide simulator-based training as part of their curriculum.
41% of institutions perform over 500 robotic cases annually, indicating a high level of activity.
Interpretation:
The survey highlights a diverse landscape of robotic training opportunities, with many institutions offering structured education. However, there is significant variability in training requirements and access to cases, which may impact the quality of education.
Limitations:
The low response rate of 16.5% may limit the generalizability of the findings to the broader population of robotic training institutions.
Responses may be biased towards institutions with established robotic programs, potentially skewing the data.
Conclusion:
The findings underscore the need for a comprehensive overview of robotic education to guide novice surgeons in selecting appropriate training facilities, ensuring they receive the best possible training.
by Christoph Würnschimmel, Mike Wenzel, Marcio Covas Moschovas, Paolo Dell’Oglio, Marco Paciotti, Carlo Andrea Bravi, Ruben De Groote, Fabrizio Di Maida, Federico Piramide, Filippo Turri, Iulia Andras, Gabriele Sorce, Nikolaos Liakos, Alberto Breda, Alessandro Larcher
