Challenges and opportunities in the implementation of a new robotic system - a semi-structured interview study with a surgical team.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Implementing a new robotic system poses a major challenge for the entire surgical team. We accompanied this sensitive initial phase of implementing a new surgical system in a clinic at which a previously established robotic system is used regularly.

Materials and methods

Eight semi-structured face-to-face and video-based interviews were conducted with the surgical team involved in the implementation of a new robotic system (3 surgeons, 2 anesthesiologists, 2 operating room (OR) nurses and the head of OR management) between February and April 2025.

Results

The new robot system finds its niche in bridging the gap between conventional laparoscopy and the established robotic system, allowing the advantages of the robot to be exploited in a wide range of opera

SUBMITTER: Alkatout I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12789171 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature