Key result
This review explores the potential impact of the physical separation of the surgeon during robotic surgery on operating theatre teamwork, highlighting the need for further research.
Why the study?
Does robotic surgery impact teamwork in the operating theatre?
Does robotic surgery impact teamwork in the operating theatre?
The physical separation of the surgeon from the operating theatre team during robotic surgery may have an impact on teamwork.
May warrant team communication vigilance in robotic cases; leaves open effects on outcomes and mitigation needs.
Effective teamwork in the operating theatre is important for safe patient care. In robotic surgery, the surgeon is physically separated from the operating theatre team, which could potentially have an impact on teamwork. With robotic surgery increasing internationally, this article reviews relevant published literature on teamwork in the operating theatre and reflects on how this might be impacted by robotic surgery. We conclude by describing a research study we are currently undertaking on this topic.
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Gill et al. (2016) conducted a review in Teamwork in the operating theatre during robotic surgery. Robotic surgery was evaluated. This review explores the potential impact of the physical separation of the surgeon during robotic surgery on operating theatre teamwork, highlighting the need for further research.
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