Trends in Route of Hysterectomy after the Implementation of a Comprehensive Robotic Training Program

Box 1

Robotics curriculum.

Criteria for Obtaining Robotic Surgery Privileges include completing the following steps:

(i) Completing the da Vinci® didactic and on-line training

(a) Complete online e-learning module

www.selectroboticsurgery.com

(b) Complete da Vinci® online module

www.davincisurgerycommunity.com

(ii) Problem Based Learning/Improvement

(a) Simulation/Skills and drills on simulator (20 hrs)

(1) It is expected that all required simulation modules will have a passing score of 70% or better

before moving on to bedside assisting.

(iii) Case observations (2)

(iv) Training cases (3-5) - co-managed by proctor and training physician

(a) Expectation of shared time on console

(b) Emphasis on teaching

(v) Monitored cases (≥3)

(a) Expectation that physician requesting credentialing will perform case in its entirety within a

reasonable amount of time and with efficiency

(b) Meet or exceed objective skill set necessary for full privileging

It is expected that the surgeon in training will complete the above requirements within 6 months from the time the initial

Intuitive da Vinci® training takes place.