Robotic-Assisted Laparoscopic Surgery
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Target Audience and Course Objectives
Target Audience
This robotic course is for surgeons who are interested in learning techniques for performing robotic-assisted laparoscopic reconstructive and extirpative procedures. The techniques demonstrated are applicable to various surgical fields such as pediatric urology, adult urology, gynecology and general surgery. The training is based on didactics, videos, surgery observation and hands-on animal laboratory sessions.
This training program is designed for one or two surgeons and one or two nurses/physician assistants. Basic laparoscopic skills are highly recommended.
Course Objectives
- understand the basic principles used in robotic-assisted laparoscopic reconstructive and extirpative procedures
- become familiar with the function and operation of the da Vinci® Surgical System
- become familiar with the setup of the robot and the available robotic instrumentation
- understand the selection process for patient position and surgical approaches
- become familiar with the technique of robotic-assisted intracorporeal suturing and knot tying
- learn "tricks of the trade" to make laparoscopic reconstructive procedures more efficient
Overview and Course Agenda
Overview
The faculty, all with extensive experience in robotic-assisted laparoscopic reconstructive and extirpative procedures, will conduct a live operation and run didactic and laboratory sessions to teach general principles used. A hands-on animal laboratory session will help participants practice and adapt these principles to their area of surgical expertise.
All participants will be trained in the following:
- procedure pre-planning
- room setup
- patient preparation and positioning
- da Vinci® Surgical System components and instrumentation
- intra-corporeal suturing and knot tying
- "tricks of the trade" tips for efficient surgery
Course Agenda
| Day One | Day Two | ||
| 8:30 - 8:45 a.m. |
Arrival/registration Program overview/objectives |
6:30 - 7:15 a.m. |
Pre-op planning Nursing setup |
| 8:45 - 10:30 a.m. | System overview and preparation | 7:15 - 11:30 a.m. | Case observation |
| 10:30 - noon | Surgical skill practical (inanimate models) | 11:30 - 12:30 p.m. |
Lunch Review and discussion |
| noon - 1 p.m. |
Lunch Didactics on port placement and safety |
12:30 - 1 p.m. | Wrap-up/evaluations/certificates |
| 1 - 3:45 p.m. | Laboratory session (porcine model) | ||
| 3:45 - 4 p.m. | Summary | ||
| 4 p.m. | Adjourn | ||
Registration and Contact
To register or contact us regarding this training program, please view our contact webpage or send us an online email.