Attitudes and access of Irish general surgery trainees to robotic surgical training

O’Connell, LV; Hayes, C; Ismail, M; O’Riordain, D; Hafeez, A

doi:10.1016/j.sopen.2022.03.010

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“…The results of the current study are similar to the results obtained by a study done by O'Connell et al (2022) where (74%) of respondents were men, with 34% of respondents in the first 2 years of specialty training and 23% midway through. The majority of respondents had observed (60%) or scrubbed in for (57%) at least 1 robotic-assisted operation and only 14% had performed operations.…”

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confidence: 89%

Robotic Surgery on the Verge of Medical Ethics and Liability: Cross-Sectional Study in Ain Shams University Hospitals

Darweesh,

Abdel-Rahman,

Diab

2024

Ain Shams Journal of Forensic Medicine and Clinical Toxicology

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Background: Robotic surgery is one of the newest techniques applied in surgery hoping to minimize pain and time spent in recovery. It can perform complicated surgical techniques through small incisions. Multiple robotic surgical systems are currently in use. The growing implementation of robotic surgeries is mandating the understanding of their application's ethical and legal aspects. Aim of the Work: This study is aimed at evaluating the ethical and medicolegal commitment of the medical staff in robotic surgery in Ain Shams University (ASU) Hospitals. Participants and Methods: A Self-administered structured questionnaire was created and filled by the general surgeons, urology surgeons, obstetricians, and gynecologists working in Ain Shams University (ASU) Hospitals, during the period from June 2022 to December 2022. Results: 78% of participants had satisfying knowledge with a total score ranging from 3 to 5 with a Median (IQR) of 4 (4-5): 80% of participants had excellent practice and attitude while 20% had good practice and attitude regarding the ethics of robotic surgery. 16% of participants had excellent awareness of medico-legality while 78% of the participants had a good awareness. There was a positive correlation was found between the practice and attitude total score and the awareness of medico-legality total score. There was a highly significant relation between the awareness of medico-legality total score and the surgeon's involvement in the robotic operation. The medical error total score ranged from 0 to 4 with a Median (IQR) of 1 (1 -2). Conclusion: Most surgeons working at ASU hospitals have satisfying knowledge, accepted practice, and attitude, good awareness of medico-legal issues, and medical errors regarding the ethics of robotic surgery, and would prefer robotic surgery over conventional surgery in the future.

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confidence: 89%

Robotic Surgery on the Verge of Medical Ethics and Liability: Cross-Sectional Study in Ain Shams University Hospitals

Darweesh,

Abdel-Rahman,

Diab

2024

Ain Shams Journal of Forensic Medicine and Clinical Toxicology

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“…With training for new initiatives such as robotic surgery continuing to be popular in the USA [12], more Irish doctors could become familiar with the PA role.…”

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“…A common reason for familiarity with the PA role included the respondent’s experience of the PA during speciality training in North America [ 2 ]. With training for new initiatives such as robotic surgery continuing to be popular in the USA [ 12 ], more Irish doctors could become familiar with the PA role.…”

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confidence: 99%

A survey exploring factors affecting employment of physician associates in Ireland

Joyce

Alexander

2023

Ir J Med Sci

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Background In the Republic of Ireland, the employment of physician associates (PAs) is growing. Following a pilot project in a hospital setting, PAs are now employed across primary and secondary care in public and private sectors. Most of the Irish PA graduates are working in hospital settings. Aims The aim of the study was to explore factors which supported or inhibited the employment of PAs in Irish hospital settings and the perceived supports or challenges for potential employers in recruiting PAs. Methods An online survey gathered data via human resources departments of public and private hospitals, with a 25% response rate. Results Similar to previous studies, the barriers included the lack of recognition and regulation of the role and the small number of PAs to fill available posts. Enablers, which influenced the employment of PAs, included improving workflow, continuity of care and helping to address junior doctors’ working hours. Conclusions Our data suggests that there is a keen interest and willingness to employ PAs and there is great potential to expand the role in Irish healthcare. However, there are some key issues around funding and recognition to be addressed at government level for this profession to highlight its worth.

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A novel low-cost high-fidelity porcine model of liver metastases for simulation training in robotic parenchyma-preserving liver resection

O’Connell,

Horne,

O’Keeffe

et al. 2024

J Robotic Surg

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Attitudes and access of Irish general surgery trainees to robotic surgical training

Cited by 3 publications

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Robotic Surgery on the Verge of Medical Ethics and Liability: Cross-Sectional Study in Ain Shams University Hospitals

Robotic Surgery on the Verge of Medical Ethics and Liability: Cross-Sectional Study in Ain Shams University Hospitals

A survey exploring factors affecting employment of physician associates in Ireland

A novel low-cost high-fidelity porcine model of liver metastases for simulation training in robotic parenchyma-preserving liver resection

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