Programme Overview
The Thoracic Robotic Surgery virtual observership programme is a six week course, during which observers can engage in interactive learning experiences and gain a deep understanding of different surgical procedures remotely. You will be able to attend live surgeries virtually, interact with our expert surgical team and have access to an extensive video library of on demand content.
The programme utilises Proximie, the cloud-based platform that captures operating room data enabling clinicians to collaborate on any procedure from anywhere and record video content to share information and expertise.
Format
The observership will be delivered through a mix of live and on demand surgical content, with the opportunity to speak to and ask questions to our expert surgical team live. Additionally online, interactive learning modules will increase observer knowledge in best practice for robotic surgery.
Dates
Next cohort: 15th January – 23rd February 2024
Programme Objectives
The programme is designed for individuals who are looking to extend their clinical expertise in Thoracic robotics surgery. Participants will have the opportunity to learn from experienced clinicians and gain practical skills and knowledge:
- Opportunity to be part of the largest Robotic Surgery programme in the UK.
- Exposure to a range of Thoracic robotic surgical procedures.
- Virtually access live procedures as well as an extensive library of recorded procedures.
- Access multidisciplinary experts in the field.
- Opportunity for future collaborations with surgeons and experts around the world.
- Six-week programme introducing complex procedures gradually.
- A Certificate of Attendance, recognizing participation, is granted to participants who successfully complete the programme.
Agenda
Please note this is an indicative programme and session timings will be published 1-2 weeks prior to the course (live case schedule will be released as soon as it is available week by week).
All live surgical procedures are subject to cancellation, rescheduling and no guarantee can be given for type of procedure – this is an indicative programme only.
Download a PDF version of the agenda here
Who can apply
Join our programme if you are a senior thoracic consultant, a trainee, a fellow, a theatre nurse or a healthcare professional who is currently working or have an interest in robotic surgery.
This programme is intended for non-UK healthcare professionals looking for exposure to robotic surgery in an advanced training centre (virtually).
Fees
The cost for this programme is £600 per week plus a £350 admin fee.
Please note successful applicants will be asked to register and pay through Eventbrite. The processing fee on Eventbrite is £213.30 and this is not included in the above fees.
Robotic Surgery at Guy’s and St Thomas’
Guy’s and St Thomas’ has pioneered the use of robotic technology in the UK. We are now an advanced training centre, internationally renowned for our robotic-assisted surgery and are the largest volume centre in Europe for thoracic robotic surgery. Robotic surgery combines the benefits of standard laparoscopic surgery with features of traditional open surgery, including increased dexterity, removal of tremor, superior range of movements, miniaturisation of instruments, and enhanced 3D HD vision. Guy’s and St Thomas’ already carries out the most robotic operations in the UK with around 1,600 cases a year.
Patients with lung cancer are now being treated with the help of robots at Guy’s Hospital. Thoracic surgeons at the hospital use Guy’s and St Thomas’ da Vinci surgical robots. The experts believe that when compared to conventional keyhole surgery, procedures using a robot will lead to less pain and a faster recovery for patients, while allowing more precision during the operation.
Mr Tom Routledge, consultant thoracic surgeon, said: “Robotic surgery allows surgeons a larger degree of movement during an operation than conventional keyhole surgery because the robot’s arms have elbows and wrists, whereas traditional keyhole surgery is like operating with chopsticks”.
“Due to the extra precision the robots give us, we are able to carry out more complex procedures and patients should experience less pain, are able to go home sooner and make a faster recovery. Robotic lung surgery is mainly used to remove cancerous or benign tumours”.
“At Guy’s and St Thomas’ we have one of the UK’s largest minimally-invasive lung cancer surgery teams which will be extended further by performing robotic surgery.”
About Proximie
Proximie is a cloud-based platform that enables hospitals, surgeons, and medical device companies to capture operating room data, share information from anywhere, and generate new insights so they can improve outcomes and productivity.
Since its launch in 2016, Proximie has been used in tens of thousands of surgical interactions in over 500 locations, across 50 countries.
Proximie brings together Telepresence, Content Management and Data Insights to enable healthcare professionals to share information and expertise.
You are able to observe procedures, learn techniques, and exchange feedback from anywhere and any device before, during, and after surgery. As a result, surgeons always have the insights and know-how to stay at the top of their games.
Every Proximie procedure can be recorded, saved into the Proximie library and shared securely with peers or trainees.