Evolution of a Novel Robotic Training Curriculum in a Complex General Surgical Oncology Fellowship.

Journal: Annals of surgical oncology
Published Date: Aug 2, 2018

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Robotic surgery is increasingly being used for complex oncologic operations, although currently there is no standardized curriculum in place for surgical oncologists. We describe the evolution of a proficiency-based robotic training program implemented for surgical oncology fellows, and demonstrate the outcomes of the program.

Authors

  • L Mark Knab
    Division of Surgical Oncology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
  • Mazen S Zenati
    Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, UPMC Pancreatic Cancer Center, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, 5150 Center Ave., Suite 421, Pittsburgh, PA, 15232, USA.
  • Anton Khodakov
    Division of Surgical Oncology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
  • Maryjoe Rice
    Division of Surgical Oncology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
  • Amr Al-Abbas
    Division of Surgical Oncology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
  • David L Bartlett
    Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
  • Amer H Zureikat
    Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
  • Herbert J Zeh
    Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
  • Melissa E Hogg
    Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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