Training
Specialty Specific FRS
(Gynecology and Thoracic Surgery)
The Fundamentals of Robotic Surgery (FRS) expert consensus conferences led to the development of an effective and validated curriculum for basic robotic surgery across all specialties performing robotic surgery. More advanced specialty-specific robotic education and training are also needed. In response to this need, ISE conducted two specialty-specific consensus conferences for the development of advanced robotic curricula. Mobile device delivery for the curricula is in development.
Advanced Specialty-Specific FRS Curicula
01. Gynecology
The first specialty specific consensus conference was for gynecologic robotic surgery. It included representatives from all major gynecologic society stakeholders. A new Fundamentals of Robotic Gynecologic Surgery (FRGS) curriculum was developed that included instrumentation used, unique patient positioning requirements, trocar placement, and robotic and team positioning for the gynecologic “signature” procedure, the hysterectomy. ISE and gynecologic robotic surgeons worked with simulation companies to advance their hysterectomy procedure simulations.
Advanced Specialty-Specific FRS Curicula
02. Thoracic Surgery
The second specialty-specific consensus conference was for thoracic robotic surgery. The Fundamentals of Thoracic Robotic Surgery (FTRS) Consensus Conference brought together expert thoracic surgeons to establish a standardized FTRS curriculum featuring the lobectomy. Anatomy, decision-making, psychomotor skills training, and potential errors were identified for each step of the procedure and included in the curriculum. ISE and thoracic robotic surgeons worked with simulation companies to advance their lobectomy procedure simulations.
The specialty-specific FRS curricula for Gynecology and Thoracic Surgery are managed by the Institute for Surgical Excellence (ISE).