Abstract
AbstractRobotic surgery (RS) continues to impart its role in minimally invasive surgery (MIS) since its first emergence. It has rapidly been adopted by different specialties including general surgery, urology, gynecology, and orthopedic surgery, and now is becoming a mainstay of MIS technique around the globe [1–3]. During the last 30 years, many different robotic systems came into surgical practice but the da Vinci® is currently the most commonly utilized and is available in four different models (standard, streamlined, streamlined High definition, S-integrated). Despite its enhanced view of 3D system and angulations of instruments, its practical application for training surgical residents is less emphasized and addressed [4, 5]. This chapter will guide in the basic principles of setting operating room and equipments for da Vinici®. It is further emphasized that hands-on training on simulators and in operating rooms under a trained mentor is highly suggestive of learning robotic skills.
Publisher
Springer Nature Singapore