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Global Consensus on Robotic Training for GI Surgery

An international consensus has established a structured training curriculum for robotic surgery, addressing critical gaps for GI surgical trainees.

  • 82 out of 106 training items reached consensus across diverse stakeholders, ensuring comprehensive knowledge and skills.
  • This curriculum covers essential areas: bedside assistance, console operation, performance assessment, and certification standards.

Standardized training enhances patient safety and outcomes, guiding surgical leaders in educational practices.

Journal Article by Fadel MG, Walshaw J (…) Kontovounisios C et 23 al. in Br J Surg

© 2026 The Author(s). Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of BJS Foundation Ltd, Wiley Periodicals LLC on behalf of United European Gastroenterology (UEG), and Springer Science+Business Media, LLC, part of Springer Nature on behalf of the European Association for Endoscopic Surgery (EAES).

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