Teaching robotic surgery skills: comparing the methods of generalists and subspecialists. Issue 4 (30th July 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Pickett, Stephanie D.; James, Rebecca L.; Mahajan, Sangeeta T.
• Is Part Of: International journal of medical robotics and computer assisted surgery. Volume 9:Issue 4(2013)
• Page Start: 472
• Page End: 476
• Publication Date: 2013-07-30
• Subjects: Robotics in medicine -- Periodicals; Surgery -- Technological innovations -- Periodicals; Imaging systems in medicine -- Periodicals; 617.90285
• DOI: 10.1002/rcs.1511
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1478-5951

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main"> <title>Abstract</title> <sec id="rcs1511-sec-0001" sec-type="section"> <title>Background</title> <p>To compare opinions of general and subspecialty obstetricians and gynecologists regarding teaching robotic surgery (RS) to residents.</p> </sec> <sec id="rcs1511-sec-0002" sec-type="section"> <title>Methods</title> <p>After obtaining IRB approval, 2189 gynecologic surgeons trained on the DaVinci Surgical System® (Intuitive Surgical, Sunnydale, CA) were asked to complete an online survey. Anonymous responses were obtained and compared using the chi‐squared test, including opinions on training residents in RS.</p> </sec> <sec id="rcs1511-sec-0003" sec-type="section"> <title>Results</title> <p>Of these 303 respondents, 161 practiced general obstetrics and gynecology ('generalists'), and 138 were self‐described 'subspecialists' (+/‐ fellowship training). The majority of subspecialists (82%) taught residents, and 63% allowed resident participation. Only 44% of generalists taught residents, and 36% allowed participation. Regarding ideal RS training time, generalists favored residency (39%), while subspecialists favored fellowship. (46%, <italic>P</italic> < 0.001)</p> </sec> <sec id="rcs1511-sec-0004" sec-type="section"> <title>Conclusions</title> <p>While many generalists and subspecialists incorporate training residents into their robotic cases, there is still disparity regarding the extent of participation. Standardized training curriculums should be a goal of residencies with RS. Copyright © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.</p> </sec> </abstract>