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ToolsKulkarni, Shreya, Claydon, Oliver, Delimpalta, Christina, McCulloch, Jane, Thorpe, Gabrielle C., Dowsett, Dolly, Ward, Wanda, Stearns, Adam, Hernon, James, Kapur, Sandeep, Kulkarni, Milind and Shaikh, Irshad and RobOLaP study research group collective (2024) Perceptions of theatre team members to robotic assisted surgery and the aid of technology in colorectal surgery. Journal of Robotic Surgery, 18. ISSN 1863-2483
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The implementation of robotic assisted surgery (RAS) has brought in a change to the perception and roles of theatre staff, as well as the dynamics of the operative environment and team. This study aims to identify and describe current perceptions of theatre staff in the context of RAS. 12 semi-structured interviews were conducted in a tertiary level university hospital, where RAS is utilised in selected elective settings. Interviews were conducted by an experienced research nurse to staff of the colorectal department operating theatre (nursing, surgical and anaesthetics) with some experience in operating within open, laparoscopic and RAS surgical settings. Thematic analysis on all interviews was performed, with formation of preliminary themes. Respondents all discussed advantages of all modes of operating. All respondents appreciated the benefits of minimally invasive surgery, in the reduced physiological insult to patients. However, interviewees remarked on the current perceived limitations of RAS in terms of logistics. Some voiced apprehension and anxieties about the safety if an operation needs to be converted to open. An overarching theme with participants of all levels and backgrounds was the 'Teamwork' and the concept of the [robotic] team. The physical differences of RAS changes the traditional methods of communication, with the loss of face-to-face contact and the physical 'separation' of the surgeon from the rest of the operating team impacting theatre dynamics. It is vital to understand the staff cultures, concerns and perception to the use of this relatively new technology in colorectal surgery.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Additional Information: | Data availability statement: The data that support the findings of this study are available from the corresponding author, [SK], upon reasonable request. |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | colorectal surgery,robotic surgery,laparoscopic surgery,laparotomy,staff perceptions,robotic surgery,health informatics,surgery ,/dk/atira/pure/subjectarea/asjc/2700/2718 |
| Faculty \ School: | Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > School of Health Sciences Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Norwich Medical School |
| UEA Research Groups: | Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > Research Groups > Gastroenterology and Gut Biology |
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| Depositing User: | LivePure Connector |
| Date Deposited: | 20 Mar 2025 15:30 |
| Last Modified: | 28 Mar 2025 13:14 |
| URI: | https://ueaeprints.uea.ac.uk/id/eprint/98846 |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s11701-024-01923-9 |
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