Robotic training for medical students : feasibility of a pilot simulation curriculum

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While robotic procedures are growing rapidly, medical students have a limited role in robotic surgeries. Curricula are needed to enhance engagement. We examined feasibility of augmenting Intuitive Surgical (IS) robotic training for medical students. As a pilot, 18 senior students accepted an invitation to a simulation course with a daVinci robot trainer. Course teaching objectives included introducing robotic features, functionalities, and roles. A 1-h online module from the IS learning platform and a 4-h in-person session comprised the course. The in-person session included an overview of the robot by an IS trainer (1.5 h), skills practice at console (1.5 h), and a simulation exercise focused on the bedside assist role (1 h). Feasibility included assessing implementation and acceptability using a post-session survey and focus group (FG). Survey responses were compiled. FG transcripts were analyzed using inductive thematic analysis techniques. Fourteen students participated. Implementation was successful as interested students signed up and completed each of the course components. Regarding acceptability, students reported the training valuable and recommended it as preparation for robotic cases during core clerkships and sub-internships. In addition, FGs revealed 4 themes: (1) perceived expectations of students in the OR; (2) OR vs. outside-OR learning; (3) simulation of stress; and (4) opportunities to improve the simulation component. To increase preparation for the robotic OR and shift robotic training earlier in the surgical education continuum, educators should consider hands-on simulation for medical students. We demonstrate feasibility although logistics may limit scalability for large numbers of students.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2023

Erschienen:

2023

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:17

Enthalten in:

Journal of robotic surgery - 17(2023), 3 vom: 06. Juni, Seite 1029-1038

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Greenberg, Anya L [VerfasserIn]
Syed, Shareef M [VerfasserIn]
Alseidi, Adnan [VerfasserIn]
O'Sullivan, Patricia S [VerfasserIn]
Chern, Hueylan [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Feasibility of pilot robotic surgery training
Journal Article
Medical student education
Robotic surgery simulation
Undergraduate surgical education

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Date Completed 26.05.2023

Date Revised 27.05.2023

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1007/s11701-022-01508-4

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM349851670