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About the event We’re looking into why some young people from ethnic minority backgrounds with type 1 diabetes may find it harder to be physically active. In our earlier research with white adolescent...

International public inquiries into patient safety with regard to surgical innovation identified deficiencies in information provision and informed consent

Robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) is increasingly used in clinical practice, but training opportunities for residents vary widely. This multicenter, mixed-methods study assessed Dutch residents’ exposure to RAS, identified their training needs, and explored their perspectives on the future of RAS through a survey (n = 148) and groups interviews (n = 20). Informed consent was obtained. While 69.6% of the residents had RAS experience, only 14.2% had operated as console surgeon. Despite robots being available in 75.7% of hospitals, hands-on training remained limited. Most residents (77.7%) expressed interest in a national RAS curriculum. Qualitative data revealed four major themes: needs and experiences, training requirements, the role of the OR team and industry, and assessment and feedback, with residents advocating for early exposure and holistic feedback. There is a clear need for a formalized RAS training program. Future research should focus on structured curricula, tailored to resident needs, including possible barriers and facilitators.

There is a growing body of research investigating the ability of artificial intelligence to improve the quality of surgical healthcare, specifically via th