Learning Curves of Robotics in Hernia Surgery


Kaoukabani G., Vallar K., Kudsi O. Y.

Robotic Hernia Surgery, Springer International Publishing Ag, ss.133-135, 2025 identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Kitapta Bölüm / Araştırma Kitabı
  • Basım Tarihi: 2025
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1007/978-3-662-71630-4_22
  • Yayınevi: Springer International Publishing Ag
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.133-135
  • Acıbadem Mehmet Ali Aydınlar Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

As with any new technology, robot-assisted surgery also requires a certain training period. Depending on existing expertise in conventional minimally invasive surgery, the learning curve for robotics may take more or less time. A new technique must not cause more complications; it must be at least as good as the standard technique (non-inferiority). The increased time required at the beginning of the application of robotic hernia surgery is called the learning curve. At the end of the familiarization period with the console and robotic arms, the time required for the operation is reduced and the surgeon begins to perform more complex operations with increasing expertise. Studies have shown that the initial operating time for ventral and inguinal hernias decreases after a certain number of operations. Practicing on a simulator, performing virtual operations and working with surgical models are helpful when starting with robotics. A well-trained and well-coordinated team is required for robot-assisted procedures, and care should be taken to ensure that people with different levels of experience are integrated in order to optimize team development. Sharing experience is also a key to success; with the proctor principle, job shadowing and international platforms via social media, channels are offered to optimize growth in robotics so that surgical expertise can be developed in a timely manner.