Initial experience with a dual-console robotic-assisted platform for training in colorectal surgery

Abstract

The DaVinci Xi dual-console platform is a safe and effective platform for training junior surgeons. The dual-console system has the potential to alter surgical training pathways.

Robotic Dual‐Console Distal Pancreatectomy: Could it be Considered a Safe Approach and Surgical Teaching even in Pancreatic Surgery? A Retrospective Observational Study Cohort

“…The traditional surgical teaching model adopted for open surgery can be reviewed for robotic surgery in ''see one, do side by side one, teach one.'' This approach has already been investigated and validated in different abdominal surgeries and specialties [9,25,26]. These studies demonstrated that the dual-console robotic system could overcome defects of laparoscopic surgical training.…”

“…This approach has already been investigated and validated in different abdominal surgeries and specialties [ 9 , 25 , 26 ]. These studies demonstrated that the dual-console robotic system could overcome defects of laparoscopic surgical training.…”

“…This issue could be partially solved by the introduction of the da Vinci system dual-console. The use of the dual-console has shown advantages in reducing the learning curve and surgical training during different surgery [ 9 , 10 ]. To our knowledge, no data are reported in the literature regarding the use of the robotic dual-console in pancreatic surgery.…”

Initial Experience in Rectal Cancer Surgery for the Next Generation of Robotic Surgeons Trained in a Dual Console System

“…19 Furthermore, Bolger reported that the dual console was a safe and effective platform for training junior surgeons in colorectal surgery, and suggested that the dual console system has the potential to alter surgical training pathways. 13 However, these previous reports did not indicate how many surgeries should be performed with the dual console system in order to instruct to junior surgeons. In our current series, the learning curve reached a plateau after 14 cases.…”

“…An another advantage of robotic surgery using the Da Vinci system is that it has a dual console, which several studies have reported is useful as an educational tool for young surgeons. [11][12][13] The dual consoles allow the mentor to instruct the appropriate dissection site with a pointer on the surgeon's monitor, and when the operation is difficult or safety is compromised, the operator can switch the surgeon to a supervising physician in any given moment using the swap mode, and without the need to change seats. Given these advantages, nextgeneration surgeons can start robotic surgery with increased safety and confidence, and as a result, the surgeons may acquire the necessary skills faster than the first generation surgeons, even if they are not proficient to laparoscopic rectal cancer surgery.…”