Essentials in Robotics

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Course Overview

This webinar and one day training course will introduce core surgical trainees to the basic concepts of robotic assisted surgery and provide the necessary training so they can start acting as supervised bedside assistants for Da Vinci procedures.

Course Format

Hybrid. Online webinar followed by in person hands-on training and simulation.

Suitability 

Junior Trainees.

Relevant Grades: Core Surgical Trainee, ST1, ST2, ST3, ST4, Surgical Care Practitioner.

Course Objectives

  • Describe use, advantages and disadvantages of robotic assisted surgery.
  • Describe different components of Da Vinci surgical robot.
  • Demonstrate ability to dock, undock and troubleshoot the Da Vinci surgical robot.
  • Understand the role of simulation in developing skills in robotic assisted surgery.

Learning Outcomes

  • Upon completion of this course the trainee will have reliably demonstrated the ability to bedside assist for Da Vinci procedures.

Course Costs

Course Fee - £175.00

Course Fee (Members) - £160.00

Course Fee (Affiliates) - £160.00

Cancellation Policy

Please ensure you read our cancellation policy before booking.  For our full terms and conditions regarding our cancellation policy, please view our Cancellation Policy which is available on the tab above.

Course Directors

Mr Chelliah R Selvasekar & Mr Peter Vaughan-Shaw


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Get in touch

If you have any questions about this course, please contact us and a member of our Education team will be happy to help you.

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
Education Section

Phone: +44 (0)131 527 1600
Fax: +44 (0)131 557 6406

Email: education@rcsed.ac.uk