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Assist team self-efficacy, training needs, and operative outcomes in single-port robotic hepatopancreatobiliary surgery: a mixed-methods study to inform protocol development

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Single-port (SP) robotic surgery imposes unique spatial and technical constraints on bedside assistance personnel; however, structured training protocols for hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB) procedures are lacking. A cross-sectional survey using a 7-item Likert self-efficacy instrument was administered to 11 operating room nurses and 19 physician assistants (PAs). Free-text responses were subjected to inductive thematic analysis. Retrospective data from 92 SP robotic HPB cases performed between august 2024 and July 2025 were analyzed. PAs were grouped according to seniority into Group 1 (≥ 5 years) and Group 2 (< 5 years). A cross-sectional survey using a 7-item Likert self-efficacy instrument was administered to 11 operating room nurses and 19 physician assistants (PAs). Free-text responses were subjected to inductive thematic analysis. Retrospective data from 92 SP robotic HPB cases performed between august 2024 and July 2025 were analyzed. PAs were grouped according to seniority into Group 1 (≥ 5 years) and Group 2 (< 5 years). Emergency response and instrument exchange were identified as key areas requiring training. A structured, six-module SP robotic HPB-assist training curriculum was proposed.

Source: Journal of Robotic Surgery

DOI: 10.1007/s11701-026-04079-w

Authors: Yeon Su Kim, Haelim Kim, Yeon Hee Bong, Jin Hong Lim, Hyung Sun Kim

Institutions: Yonsei University, Gangnam Severance Hospital, Yonsei University Health System

Language: English

Topic: Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $4,090