TY - JOUR
AU - Weinstein, Gregory S.
AB - Purpose: To define a curriculum for the development of robotic surgical skills in otorhinolaryngology residency training. Methods: A systematic review of the current literature on robotic surgery training was performed. Based on prior reports in other specialties, a curriculum for otorhinolaryngology residents was created that progresses through several modules, including didactics, inanimate skills laboratory, and operative experience. Results: The curriculum for residents in otorhinolaryngology was designed as follows: didactics include an overview of the robotic device and instruments, a tutorial in basic controls and function, and a room setup and positioning. The anatomy and steps of transoral procedures are taught through books, videos, operative observations, and cadaver dissections. Skills are developed with a virtual reality robotic simulator and robotics labs. The operative experience progresses from case observation to bedside assistant to console surgeon. The role of the console surgeon progresses in a stepwise fashion, and the procedures of radical tonsillectomy, supraglottic partial laryngectomy, and base of tongue resection have been organized as a series of steps. Conclusion: A structured curriculum for training residents in transoral robotic surgery was developed. This training is important for otorhinolaryngology residents to acquire the knowledge and skills to perform robotic surgery safely.
TI - The University of Pennsylvania Curriculum for Training Otorhinolaryngology Residents in Transoral Robotic Surgery
JF - ORL
DO - 10.1159/000369624
DA - 2015-01-01
UR - https://www.deepdyve.com/lp/karger/the-university-of-pennsylvania-curriculum-for-training-GvRfJMf3hY
SP - 342
EP - 352
VL - 76
IS - 6
DP - DeepDyve
ER -