RoboStart - RACS (Melbourne, Australia)

The IMRA RoboStart course is an advanced training program that aims to enhance robotic surgery skills through hands-on practice. Created by and tailored for surgeons, the course offers a robotic learning experience, combining theory alongside essential hands-on practice. Hands-on activities move from virtual simulations to direct practice on a range of robotic platforms using synthetic training models that simulate human tissue responses. Participants will gain practical insights into key robotic features and procedures in a safe, ethical, and controlled environment. This course is RACS approved.

• An overview of robotic surgical platforms, including their components, key features, setup requirements, and troubleshooting protocols.
• Demonstration of how robotic platforms are integrated into the operating room environment and optimally utilised in clinical practice.
• Development of essential psychomotor skills for the safe and effective operation of robotic surgical systems.

• Identify the components, settings, and features of the robotic surgical platform essential for safe utilisation and operation.
• To ensure the safe operation of robotic surgical platforms, perform the pre-operative setup, apply troubleshooting measures, and execute emergency procedures.
• Demonstrate proficiency in core robotic psychomotor skills, including Endowrist Manipulation, Camera Navigation, Instrument Clutching, 4th Arm Application, Energy Application, Needle Driving, Surgical Knot Tying, and Suturing.
• Demonstrate proficiency in basic surgical first assistant skills, including Camera Navigation, Instrument Insertion, Item Hand-offs and Transfers, Cutting, Retraction, Suctioning, Irrigating, Energy Application, and Hemoclip Application.
• Recognise the roles and responsibilities of robotic surgical team members and perform proper setup of the robotic surgical platform for operative procedures.

Surgical trainees wanting to start their robotic training.

Prerequisite Foundations of Robotic Surgery online course (10-15 hours). This is included in course registration. 

https://courses.imracademy.com/offerings/foundations-of-robotic-surgery

DISCLAIMER: IMRA courses are designed to provide a broad understanding of robotic procedures and may include hands-on training to practice these procedures in a controlled setting. However, participation in these courses does not qualify or certify attendees to perform any medical or surgical procedures independently. It is the responsibility of each participant to consult with their hospital or clinical institution, relevant governing or licensing body, and the appropriate robotic or medical device manufacturer to determine the specific training, certification, and credentialing requirements needed to perform these procedures in clinical practice. Completion of an IMRA course should be viewed as a component of ongoing education and not as authorisation to perform robotic procedures on patients.