Introduction to Robotic Surgery

1 credits · School of Medicine

Robotic surgery is a growing field that benefits from early and longitudinally sustained practice. Interns in General Surgery, OB/GYN, and Urology commonly are taught bedside assist and robotic console modules intern year in a simulation environment. This one-semester hybrid course consists of in-person bedside assist and robotic console skills instruction in the Surgical Education and Activities Lab (SEAL), combined with independent practice. Students will learn to perform simulated robotic procedures such as colectomy, hernia repair, cholecystectomy, and hysterectomy, along with associated anatomy. Upon completion of the course, students will be equipped to pass intern-year robotic module service requirements. Open to MS3 students (with mentor approval) and to MS4 students. For additional information, contact Louse Jackson (louise.jackson@duke.edu) Capacity: 24 Spring only. Meeting times: Monday-Friday 18. Time and location for initial meeting : January 4, 2027 1 pm in SEAL (TSCHE 5025)