Pre-conference workshop: Introduction to Robotic-Assisted Surgery
Workshop sponsored by Medtronic
- Venue: Medtronic Office, 232 City Road, London, EC1V 2QY
- Fee: £120 including VAT
- Limited spaces: 12 (places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis)
- Sessions: 6 places in the morning and 6 places in the afternoon
- Format: Small-group, hands-on practical teaching
This introductory, practical workshop provides surgeons with a safe and structured introduction to robotic-assisted surgery using the Hugo™ Robotic-Assisted Surgery System.
The programme combines system orientation, fundamental console skills, theatre set-up and team-working principles. It is designed to provide a foundation for subsequent supervised robotic training and is not intended to credential independent console practice.
The workshop is suitable for:
- Locally Employed Doctors and SAS doctors seeking a structured introduction to robotic surgery
- Consultant surgeons with limited experience of robotic-assisted surgery
By the end of the workshop, you will have an understanding of:
- Explain the principles, advantages, limitations and safe application of robotic-assisted surgery
- Identify the principal components of the Hugo™ RAS system and describe their functions
- Demonstrate appropriate console ergonomics and basic use of camera, clutch and wristed instruments
- Describe the principles of patient positioning, port placement, docking, instrument exchange and bedside assistance
- Recognise the roles and responsibilities of members of the robotic theatre team
- Apply closed-loop communication and basic human-factors principles during robotic procedures
- Describe the principles of troubleshooting, emergency undocking and conversion
- Interpret formative simulator feedback and identify priorities for further skills development
The workshop uses a small-group, hands-on approach, with equal practical exposure for the morning and afternoon cohorts.
Teaching will include:
- Small-group, hands-on teaching
- Platform-specific familiarisation within a broader, system-aware introduction to robotic surgery
- Formative rather than summative assessment
- Equal practical exposure for morning and afternoon cohorts
- Structured faculty feedback and guided reflection
- Emphasis on patient safety, theatre teamwork and appropriate progression
Medtronic Office
232 City Road
London
EC1V 2QY
The workshop is limited to 12 attendees, with six places available in the morning session and six in the afternoon session. Places will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
- £120.00 including VAT