Robotic GYN Curriculum
Below is the detailed Robotic GYN Curriculum Education under the direction of Dr. Michael Shu.
Objectives
- Understanding and correctly identifying the various components of the da Vinci Xi robotic platform.
- Mastering the safe and efficient set up of the patient in the operating room.
- Developing laparoscopic skills as a first assistant.
- Docking and troubleshooting the robotic platform during the surgical procedure.
- Developing adequate surgical skills as the primary Surgeon to qualify for a “Certificate of Robotic Surgical Training,” which would allow our graduating residents to start practicing robotics without the need to be proctored.
- Maintaining current knowledge of robotic literature in our specialty.
- Providing a system that helps guide attending exectations regarding knowledge/skill level of the residents at various stages of their training.
PGY-1
- ONLINE MODULES & ASSESSMENTS: Online Modules will be completed during Orientation
- da Vinci Xi System Overview (davincisurgerycommunity.com)
- OR Setup and System Connections
- Vision System
- Draping
- Docking
- Safety Features
- da Vinci Xi OR Staff Assessment
EndoWrist SMARTPEDAL TECHNOLGY UPGRADE: - SmartPedal Technology Overview
- SmartPedal Technology In-Service
- SmartPedal Assessment
- Minimum of 90% required on simulator.
- One completed hands-on da Vinci Xi Surgical System Overview (dry lab)* in July.
- Complete the Online Assessment and obtain a training certificate.
- Literature Review: Past/Current Publications – 1 two hour lecture/year. (2 offered yearly)
- Five (5) bedside first assist cases/year, with evaluations.
- Complete 20 exercises on the simulator with a minimum score of 90%.
Goals to be measured by:
- Conference Attendance in Med Hub – Didactic Curriculum
- Conference Attendance in Med Hub– Dry Lab
- Procedure Evaluations – Med Hub
- End-of-the-year Robotic Evaluation – Dr. Shu
PGY-2
- One completed hands-on da Vinci Xi Surgical System Overview (Dry Lab)* - Time commitment 2 hours per da Vinci System, 1 offered yearly.
- Procedure Observation: 3 cases (1 of these should be a Gyn Oncology case).
- Literature Review: Past/current publications – 1, two-hour lecture. 2 offered yearly.
- 5 bedside first assist case this year.
- Complete the remaining 19 exercises by the end of PGY 2 year.
Goals to be measured by:
- Conference Attendance in Med Hub – Didactic Curriculum
- Conference Attendance in Med Hub– Dry Lab
- Procedure Evaluations – Med Hub
- End-of-the-year Robotic Evaluation – Dr. Shu
PGY-3
- Literature Review: Past/Current Publications – 1, two-hour lecture. 2 offered yearly.
- 10, second console assist (<50% of case) cases/year with evaluation.
- Having met all above criteria, start collecting cases as primary surgeon for robotic hysterectomy in the absence of PGY-4.
PGY-4
- Literature Review: Past/Current Publications – 1, two-hour lecture. 2 offered yearly.
- Collect a minimum of 20 cases as primary surgeon for robotic hysterectomy with evaluation.
- Solicit a Letter of Verification of da Vinci System Training and Procedures completed from the chief of surgery or program director.
- Submit a copy of the Online Training Certificate (from PGY-1), Case Log and Letter of Verification to the Intuitive Representative.