Objectives
Learning Objectives per Specialty Track
Gynecology, Urogynecology, Gynecologic Oncology Track
At the conclusion of these sessions, participants should be better able to:
Identify the strengths and limitations associated with the current robotic system compared to conventional laparoscopy of gynecologic surgery.
Develop a greater knowledge of robotic surgical techniques and principles necessary to improve performance of gynecologic procedures.
Implement a safe and efficient operating room set-up, and practice proper patient positioning and trocar placement for robotic surgery in gynecology.
Apply a strategic surgical approach to complex oncologic procedures such as radical trachelectomy and pelvic exenteration.
Explore most current applications of robotic technology in gynecologic oncology surgery.
General, Colorectal, Bariatric Track
At the conclusion of these sessions, participants should be better able to:
Demonstrate emerging robotic surgical techniques in the field of general, bariatric, and colorectal surgery.
Describe standard robotic port placement and variations for extenuating patient circumstances, including prior abdominal surgery and obesity.
Acquire a greater knowledge of the detailed surgical steps and philosophies to improve function of various general and bariatric procedures accomplished with robotic assistance.
Thoracic Track
At the conclusion of these sessions, participants should be better able to:
Develop emerging robotic surgical techniques for complex procedures in the field of thoracic surgery.
Analyze and apply optimal strategies for patients in need of pulmonary surgery.
Evaluate the role of minimally invasive robotic surgery for the treatment of mediastinal and esophageal disorders.
Develop an understanding of the benefits of a multi-disciplinary robotic surgery program and the role of thoracic surgery.
Urology Track
At the conclusion of these sessions, participants should be better able to:
Examine the surgical techniques and methodology behind complex robotic urologic cancer surgeries such as prostatectomy, cystectomy and partial nephrectomy.
Analyze robotic techniques unique to the surgical management of bladder, kidney and prostate cancer.
Evaluate current and upcoming protocols for regaining potency and continence following robotic prostatectomy and cystectomy.
Explain key benefits and complications of intraoperative and postoperative robotic surgery using video-based learning and discussion.
ENT Track
At the conclusion of these sessions, participants should be better able to:
Cite the current indications and contraindications including patient selection for robotic-assisted head and neck surgery.
List the benefits of robotic head and neck surgery compared to conventional surgery and other treatment modalities.
Recognize the process for training, as well as how to successfully establish a head and neck robotic program.
Allied Healthcare Professional Track
At the conclusion of these sessions, participants should be better able to:
Train staff members for robotic surgery.
Formulate a strategy to develop and build an effective team for a robotic surgery program.
Identify potential team members and explain their respective roles and requirements.
Develop a plan for efficient operating room setup, including proper patient positioning for specific types of surgery.
Identify instrumentation and equipment needed for specific robotic procedures.
Examine the processes for decontamination and sterilization of instrumentation.
Develop and implement an efficiency model for a robotic surgery program.
Describe the process of emergency undocking of the robot, and explain how to remove tissue from the instrumentation.
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