Expert consensus on a train‐the‐trainer curriculum for robotic colorectal surgery

Robotic techniques are being increasingly used in colorectal surgery. There is, however, a lack of training opportunities and structured training programmes. Robotic surgery has specific problems and challenges for trainers and trainees. Ergonomics, specific skills and user–machine interfaces are different from those in traditional laparoscopic surgery. The aim of this study was to establish expert consensus on the requirements for a robotic train‐the‐trainer curriculum amongst robotic surgeons and trainers.

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