Survey of resident training in robotic surgery

From: The American Surgeon | Date: February 1, 2002| Author: Bergsland, Jacob; Glick, Philip L; Karamanoukian, Hratch L; Karamanoukian, Raffy L; Donias, Harry W | Copyright information

Robotics has been recognized as a major driving force in the advancement of minimally invasive surgery. However, the extent to which General Surgery residents are being trained to use robotic technology has never been assessed. A survey was sent to program directors of accredited General Surgery training programs to determine the prevalence and application of robotics in surgical training programs. Responses were tabulated and analyzed. Thirty-three per cent indicated interest in minimally in...

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