A Stepwise Approach to Robotic Surgery and Effective Set-Up

Abstract

Background- Purchasing, implementing, and maintaining robots present a number of significant obstacles that must be addressed. Objective- In managing and setting up a Robotic surgical unit a potentially difficult assignment and summarize the essential procedures and solutions for safe implementation and purchasing in the current financial environment. Methods- Best practices was developed, implemented, and are still in use today as of 2009. These actions have resulted in a process that effectively monitors the members of the leadership team, attending, resident, fellow, and staff training, credentialing, safety measures, efficiency, and case volume recommendations has been developed using programmatic means. Results- Examples of management of all robotic surgical services are provided, along with guidelines for hospitals and robotic directors that can be used by one's own robotic surgical services features of a program for multispecialty robotic surgery. Conclusion- By implementing these best practices, robotic surgical programs will be effective and well-positioned to provide current patients with a secure and productive environment a clinical setting.