Survey shows all surgical residents have exposure to robotic surgery yet no formalized curricula exist amongst programs: A Southwest Surgical Congress Survey.

Journal: American journal of surgery
Published Date: Jul 27, 2023

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Increased robotic surgery exposure during general surgery training occurs at many institutions without a formal education curriculum. Our study evaluates the current state of general surgery robotic training within programs represented by the Southwestern Surgical Congress (SWSC).

Authors

  • Christopher S Jeffery
    University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, Department of Surgery, 800 Stanton L. Young Blvd., Suite 9000, Oklahoma City, OK, 73104, USA. Electronic address: christopher-jeffery@ouhsc.edu.
  • Kenneth E Stewart
    University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, Department of Surgery, 800 Stanton L. Young Blvd., Suite 9000, Oklahoma City, OK, 73104, USA. Electronic address: kenneth-stewart@ouhsc.edu.
  • Joseph L Hayhurst
    University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, Department of Surgery, 800 Stanton L. Young Blvd., Suite 9000, Oklahoma City, OK, 73104, USA. Electronic address: joseph-hayhurst@ouhsc.edu.
  • Chad M Hall
    Baylor Scott & White Health, Department of Surgery, 2401 S. 31st St, Temple, TX, 76508, USA. Electronic address: chad.hall@bswhealth.org.
  • Justin L Regner
    Baylor Scott & White Health, Department of Surgery, 2401 S. 31st St, Temple, TX, 76508, USA. Electronic address: justin.regnor@bswhealth.org.
  • Alexander R Raines
    University of Oklaoma College of Medicine, Department of Surgery, 800Stanton L. Young Blvd, Ste 9000, Oklahoma City, OK, 73104, USA. Electronic address: alexander-raines@ouhsc.edu.

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