Guidelines for robotic credentialling in reconstructive and functional urology. Consensus study
Abstract Objectives This study aims to define criteria for robotic reconstructive and functional urology credentialing using expert consensus. A recent narrative review identified a lack of standardised minimal requirements for performing robotic‐assisted surgery procedures. The substantial variabil...
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| description | Abstract Objectives This study aims to define criteria for robotic reconstructive and functional urology credentialing using expert consensus. A recent narrative review identified a lack of standardised minimal requirements for performing robotic‐assisted surgery procedures. The substantial variability or absence of a standardised curriculum and credentialing process within a highly specialised surgical field is often insufficient to guarantee surgeon proficiency and could potentially jeopardise patient safety. Subjects and Methods Thirty‐five international robotic surgery experts in urology and urogynaecology, selected based on surgical and research expertise, were invited to participate as expert panellists. Using a modified Delphi process the experts were asked to indicate their agreement with the proposed list of recommendations that was identified from the literature and review of relevant international credentialing policies in three electronic survey rounds. Results Fourteen experts participated in round 1 of online surveys, 9 in round 2 and 13 in round 3. From 50 statements presented to the Delphi panel in round 1, a total of 39 recommendations (32 from round 1, 4 from round 2 and 3 from round 3) with median importance (MI) ≥ 7 and disagreement index (DI) < 1 were proposed for inclusion into the final draft set and were reviewed by the project team. Panellists agreed reconstructive and functional urology required its own specific modular training curriculum as the foundation for robotic training and a surgeon must have appropriate training i.e., fellowship or evidence of speciality training in functional urology. Conclusions This was the first study to develop preliminary guidelines on credentialing for robotic surgery in reconstructive and functional urology. A Delphi approach was employed to establish comprehensive credentialing criteria for robotic‐assisted surgery. The consistent adoption of these criteria across institutions will foster the proficiency of robotic surgeons and has the potential to bring improvements in patient outcomes. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-e220a740e7ba4c61ad3bd95810b1f8142025-01-31T00:14:32ZengWileyBJUI Compass2688-45262025-01-0161n/an/a10.1002/bco2.467Guidelines for robotic credentialling in reconstructive and functional urology. Consensus studyFrances Harley0Rasa Ruseckaite1Eva Fong2Henry Han‐I Yao3Hashim Hashim4Helen E. O'Connell5Department of Surgery University of Melbourne Melbourne Victoria AustraliaSchool of Public Health and Preventive Medicine Monash University Melbourne Victoria AustraliaDepartment of Urology Urology Institute Auckland New ZealandDepartment of Surgery University of Melbourne Melbourne Victoria AustraliaBristol Urological Institute Southmead Hospital, North Bristol NHS Trust Bristol UKDepartment of Surgery University of Melbourne Melbourne Victoria AustraliaAbstract Objectives This study aims to define criteria for robotic reconstructive and functional urology credentialing using expert consensus. A recent narrative review identified a lack of standardised minimal requirements for performing robotic‐assisted surgery procedures. The substantial variability or absence of a standardised curriculum and credentialing process within a highly specialised surgical field is often insufficient to guarantee surgeon proficiency and could potentially jeopardise patient safety. Subjects and Methods Thirty‐five international robotic surgery experts in urology and urogynaecology, selected based on surgical and research expertise, were invited to participate as expert panellists. Using a modified Delphi process the experts were asked to indicate their agreement with the proposed list of recommendations that was identified from the literature and review of relevant international credentialing policies in three electronic survey rounds. Results Fourteen experts participated in round 1 of online surveys, 9 in round 2 and 13 in round 3. From 50 statements presented to the Delphi panel in round 1, a total of 39 recommendations (32 from round 1, 4 from round 2 and 3 from round 3) with median importance (MI) ≥ 7 and disagreement index (DI) < 1 were proposed for inclusion into the final draft set and were reviewed by the project team. Panellists agreed reconstructive and functional urology required its own specific modular training curriculum as the foundation for robotic training and a surgeon must have appropriate training i.e., fellowship or evidence of speciality training in functional urology. Conclusions This was the first study to develop preliminary guidelines on credentialing for robotic surgery in reconstructive and functional urology. A Delphi approach was employed to establish comprehensive credentialing criteria for robotic‐assisted surgery. The consistent adoption of these criteria across institutions will foster the proficiency of robotic surgeons and has the potential to bring improvements in patient outcomes.https://doi.org/10.1002/bco2.467credentialingcurriculumreconstructive and functional urologyrobotic surgery |
| spellingShingle | Frances Harley Rasa Ruseckaite Eva Fong Henry Han‐I Yao Hashim Hashim Helen E. O'Connell Guidelines for robotic credentialling in reconstructive and functional urology. Consensus study BJUI Compass credentialing curriculum reconstructive and functional urology robotic surgery |
| title | Guidelines for robotic credentialling in reconstructive and functional urology. Consensus study |
| title_full | Guidelines for robotic credentialling in reconstructive and functional urology. Consensus study |
| title_fullStr | Guidelines for robotic credentialling in reconstructive and functional urology. Consensus study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Guidelines for robotic credentialling in reconstructive and functional urology. Consensus study |
| title_short | Guidelines for robotic credentialling in reconstructive and functional urology. Consensus study |
| title_sort | guidelines for robotic credentialling in reconstructive and functional urology consensus study |
| topic | credentialing curriculum reconstructive and functional urology robotic surgery |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1002/bco2.467 |
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