标题：Recommendations for a standardised educational program in robot assisted gynaecological surgery: Consensus from the Society of European Robotic Gynaecological Surgery (SERGS)
摘要：Background: The Society of European Robotic Gynaecological Surgery (SERGS) aims at developing a European
consensus on core components of a curriculum for training and assessment in robot assisted gynaecological surgery.
Methods: A Delphi process was initiated among a panel of 12 experts in robot assisted surgery invited through
the SERGS. An online questionnaire survey was based on a literature search for standards in education in
gynaecological robot assisted surgery. The survey was performed in three consecutive rounds to reach optimal
consensus. The results of this survey were discussed by the panel and led to consensus recommendations on 39
issues, adhering to general principles of medical education.
Results: On review there appeared to be no accredited training programs in Europe, and few in the USA.
Recommendations for requirements of training centres, educational tools and assessment of proficiency varied
widely. Stepwise and structured training together with validated assessment based on competencies rather than
on volume emerged as prerequisites for adequate and safe learning. An appropriate educational environment
and tools for training were defined. Although certification should be competence based, the panel recommended
additional volume based criteria for both accreditation of training centres and certification of individual surgeons.
Conclusions: Consensus was reached on minimum criteria for training in robot assisted gynaecological surgery.
To transfer results into clinical practice, experts recommended a curriculum and guidelines that have now been
endorsed by SERGS to be used to establish training programmes for robot assisted surgery.
