Training in robotic surgery, replicating the airline industry. How far have we come?

Introduction: As the role of robot-assisted surgery continues to expand, development of standardised and validated training programmes is becoming increasingly important. We aim to compare current robotic training curricula with training in aviation, to evaluate current similarities and to provide insight into how healthcare can further learn from replicating initiatives in aviation training.

Methods: A systematic literature review of the current evidence was conducted online and relevant publications and information were identified.

Correction to: Outcome of kidney function after ischaemic and zero-ischaemic laparoscopic and open nephron-sparing surgery for renal cell cancer.

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Outcome of kidney function after ischaemic and zero-ischaemic laparoscopic and open nephron-sparing surgery for renal cell cancer.

Background: Nephron-sparing surgery (NSS) remains gold standard for the treatment of localised renal cell cancer (RCC), even in case of a normal contralateral kidney. Compared to radical nephrectomy, kidney failure and cardiovascular events are less frequent with NSS. However, the effects of different surgical approaches and of zero ischaemia on the postoperative reduction in renal function remain controversial.

The Importance of Technical and Non-technical Skills in Robotic Surgery Training.

We discuss the differences in cognitive (thinking) and other non-technical skills (NTS) in robotic surgery training compared to other approaches to surgery. Recognition of the importance of NTS and cognitive training will aid the development of robotic surgery curricula.

Oncological outcomes, quality of life outcomes and complications of partial cystectomy for selected cases of muscle-invasive bladder cancer.

To evaluate the oncological results, associated complications, and postoperative health-related quality of life (HR-QoL) in patients treated with partial cystectomy (PC) for muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC). 27 patients who underwent open PC for cT2 MIBC were included. A simple Cox's proportional hazards regression model was used to assess the association of several potential prognostic factors with survival.