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Training and Credentialing in Robotic Surgery

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Robotic surgery is used throughout various surgical fields such as urology, gynecology, and bariatric surgery. The introduction of surgical robots in some ways follows that of laparoscopy – established and validated training and credentialing of surgeons using the technology is eventually required as the technology grows. Currently laparoscopic surgeons have standardized systems for training and credentialing, and in recent years various systems have been developed in order to aid in the training and accreditation of surgeons on the robotic platform. Simulators, classes, and mentoring are some of the options currently available to surgeons beginning work on the surgical robot, all aimed at preparing surgeons for their first procedures. Many of these training systems and methods have been evaluated and validated through scientific studies. Different groups have proposed varying evaluation methods, and there is currently no single accepted process for testing and assessment of robotic surgical skills. This chapter brings to light current training systems used in robotic surgery as well as issues, tools, and methods involved in the development of standardized robotic surgery credentialing.

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  1. Cleveland Clinic, Bariatric and Metabolic Institute, 9500 Euclid Avenue/M61, 44195, Cleveland, OH, USA

    Tomasz Rogula M.D., Ph.D. & Martin Bazan M.D.

  2. Department of General Surgery, Alejandro Posadas National Hospital, Victorino de la Plaza 156, 1672, Buenos Aires, Argentina

    Pablo A. Acquafresca M.D. (Professor)

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Rogula, T., Acquafresca, P.A., Bazan, M. (2015). Training and Credentialing in Robotic Surgery. In: Kroh, M., Chalikonda, S. (eds) Essentials of Robotic Surgery. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-09564-6_2

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