Robotic Surgery

Robotic Surgery Credentialing Initiative

Robotic Surgery Credentialing Initiative

ISE conducted a nationwide survey of hospitals and healthcare systems, which revealed a clear need for a standardized credentialing process for robotic surgeons. In response, ISE organized two Robotic Surgery Credentialing Consensus Conferences, bringing together leaders from hospitals, surgical societies, government agencies, and industry.

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Credentialing Criteria

These efforts resulted in the development of criteria across three key areas:

  1. Prerequisite education and training

  2. Quantitative assessment of surgical performance

  3. Ongoing monitoring.

Notably, the initiative has produced four peer-reviewed publications focused on robotic credentialing standards, surgeon proficiency, and the current state of credentialing in robotic surgery.

Publications

Four peer-reviewed publications resulted from the credentialing consensus conferences.

  1. Expert Consensus Recommendations for Robotic Surgery Credentialing

  2. Are Current Credentialing Requirements for Robotic Surgery Adequate to Ensure Surgeon Proficiency?

  3. The current state of surgeon credentialing in the robotic era

  4. Use of a Modified Delphi to Develop Expert Recommendations for Robotic Credentialing Criteria