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

  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.
  2. One completed hands-on da Vinci Xi Surgical System Overview (dry lab)* in July.
  3. Complete the Online Assessment and obtain a training certificate.
  4. Literature Review: Past/Current Publications – 1 two hour lecture/year. (2 offered yearly)
  5. Five (5) bedside first assist cases/year, with evaluations.
  6. 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

*See Dry Lab Appendix

PGY-2

  1. One completed hands-on da Vinci Xi Surgical System Overview (Dry Lab)* - Time commitment 2 hours per da Vinci System, 1 offered yearly.
  2. Procedure Observation: 3 cases (1 of these should be a Gyn Oncology case).
  3. Literature Review: Past/current publications – 1, two-hour lecture. 2 offered yearly.
  4. 5 bedside first assist case this year.
  5. 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

*See Dry Lab Appendix

PGY-3

  1. Literature Review: Past/Current Publications – 1, two-hour lecture. 2 offered yearly.
  2. 10, second console assist (<50% of case) cases/year with evaluation.
  3. Having met all above criteria, start collecting cases as primary surgeon for robotic hysterectomy in the absence of PGY-4.

PGY-4

  1. Literature Review: Past/Current Publications – 1, two-hour lecture. 2 offered yearly.
  2. Collect a minimum of 20 cases as primary surgeon for robotic hysterectomy with evaluation.
  3. Solicit a Letter of Verification of da Vinci System Training and Procedures completed from the chief of surgery or program director.
  4. Submit a copy of the Online Training Certificate (from PGY-1), Case Log and Letter of Verification to the Intuitive Representative.
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