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Review
. 2018 Jan 4:4:1.
doi: 10.21037/jovs.2017.12.12. eCollection 2018.

Training in robotic thoracic surgery

Paul L Linsky  1 , Benjamin Wei  1
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Review

Training in robotic thoracic surgery

Paul L Linsky et al. J Vis Surg. .

Abstract

The best way to teach robotic thoracic surgery is still being decided. New trainees, experienced video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) surgeons, and predominantly open surgeons each have different needs when it comes to learning robotic surgery. The data shows that the learning curve and ability to learn robotics initially appears to be shorter and easier than surgeons learning VATS. Though the absolute best method for teaching is still under investigation, multiple centers have started to create systematic methods of teaching robotic surgery that increases resident autonomy while still protecting the patient.

Keywords: Robotic surgery; education; resident training; robot assisted; robotic training; thoracic surgery; training.

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Conflict of interest statement

Conflicts of Interest: The authors have no conflicts of interest to declare.

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