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ArticleJournal of robotic surgery2025

Scaling robotic surgery: the role, responsibilities and challenges of robotic proctorship in colorectal surgery.

D P Harji, H Mohan, R Coates, D Miskovic, C Evans, R J Davies, J Torkington, J Khan, Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland (ACPGBI) Robotic Clinical Advisory Group

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Article in Journal of robotic surgery, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

9 authors.

D P HarjiDepartment of Colorectal Surgery, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK. deena_harji@hotmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8493-3312
H MohanDepartment of Surgery, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2877-2347
R CoatesSunderland Royal Hospital , Kayll Rd, Sunderland, SR4 7TP, UK.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4369-3938
D MiskovicImperial College, London, UK.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2386-4082
C EvansDepartment of Colorectal Surgery, University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire, Coventry, UK.
R J DaviesCambridge Colorectal Unit, Addenbrookes' Hospital, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge, UK.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6904-1255
J TorkingtonDepartment of Colorectal Surgery, University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, UK.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-3218-0574
J KhanDepartment of Colorectal Surgery, Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust, Portsmouth, UK.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-3031-4495
Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland (ACPGBI) Robotic Clinical Advisory Group

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe adoption of robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) in colorectal procedures is growing rapidly, driven by advancements in technology and recognition of its clinical benefits. The dissemination of RAS technology relies heavily on robotic proctors, who are tasked with training and guiding their peers in adopting these advanced techniques. Despite their critical role, there is limited understanding of the training, responsibilities, and challenges faced by robotic proctors. A qualitative study was conducted using focus groups to understand the experiences, challenges, and training approaches of robotic colorectal surgery proctors in the UK and Ireland. Established proctors were invited to participate in the focus groups and to share insights into their practices, training methods, and the current state of robotic proctorship. The data were analysed thematically using NVivo software. Ten expert robotic surgeons participated in our study, with the majority working with Intuitive Surgical

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