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.