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Training in robotic thoracic surgery. J Vis Surg 2018;4:1

Date

02/16/2018

Pubmed ID

29445587

Pubmed Central ID

PMC5803121

DOI

10.21037/jovs.2017.12.12

Abstract

The best way to teach robotic thoracic surgery is still being decided. New trainees, experienced video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) surgeons, and predominantly open surgeons each have different needs when it comes to learning robotic surgery. The data shows that the learning curve and ability to learn robotics initially appears to be shorter and easier than surgeons learning VATS. Though the absolute best method for teaching is still under investigation, multiple centers have started to create systematic methods of teaching robotic surgery that increases resident autonomy while still protecting the patient.

Author List

Linsky PL, Wei B

Author

Paul L. Linsky MD Assistant Professor in the Surgery department at Medical College of Wisconsin