Residency Training in Robotic General Surgery: A Survey of Program Directors.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Robotic surgery continues to expand in minimally invasive surgery; however, the literature is insufficient to understand the current training process for general surgery residents. Therefore, the objectives of this study were to identify the current approach to and perspectives on robotic surgery training.

Methods

An electronic survey was distributed to general surgery program directors identified by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education website. Multiple choice and open-ended questions regarding current practices and opinions on robotic surgery training in general surgery residency programs were used.

Results

20 program directors were surveyed, a majority being from medium-sized programs (4-7 graduating residents per year). Most responden

SUBMITTER: George LC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5964613 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature