ArticleBJUI compass2026
Ten-year update on the European Association of Urology Robotic Section (ERUS) fellowship training for robot-assisted radical prostatectomy.
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Abstract
Objective: The aim of this paper is to evaluate fellowship outcomes 10 years after implementation of the European Association of Urology Robotic Section (ERUS) structured curriculum for robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP), with a focus on completion rates and reasons for non-completion. Subjects and methods: Data were obtained from institutional records and a trainee survey. The primary outcome was fellowship completion (i.e., Certificate of Excellence achievement). Secondary outcomes included reasons for non-completion and satisfaction. Completion rates were analysed annually, with trends assessed using the Cochran-Armitage test and log-linear regression for the Estimated Annual Percentage Change (EAPC). Comparisons before and after introduction of a procedural diary (2023) and between pandemic and non-pandemic years used Fisher's Exact Test. Results: Among 126 fellows, a total of 42 (33%) completed the fellowship by achieving the Certificate of Excellence. The trainee survey achieved a response rate of 77%, supporting the representativeness of the collected data. The main barriers to fellowship completion included limited console access (49%), insufficient programme duration (20%), logistical difficulties (20%) and COVID-19-related disruptions (11%). Despite these limitations, overall satisfaction with the fellowship was high (83%), with particularly strong approval of the ORSI hands-on training week (100%). Completion rates demonstrated a progressive increase over time, rising from 20% in 2018 to 52% in 2023. The Cochran-Armitage test confirmed a statistically significant upward trend in completion rates over the study period ( Conclusions: The RARP ERUS Fellowship remains a benchmark in robotic training, but unsatisfactory completion rates highlight the need for improvement. Recent reforms, including the procedural diary, show promise and warrant expansion.
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