Robotic surgery education in Australia and New Zealand: primetime for a curriculum.

Journal: ANZ journal of surgery
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Globally, robotic surgery (RS) has witnessed remarkable growth, yet Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) lack dedicated RS training programs, creating a workforce gap. This narrative review synthesises international research to explore trends and challenges in robotic education.

Authors

  • William Harrison
    Department of Urology, Toowoomba Hospital, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia.
  • Kale Munien
    Department of Urology, Toowoomba Hospital, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia.
  • Devang Desai
    Department of Urology, Toowoomba Hospital, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia.