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The main issue discussed is evolving as a teacher during the early- to-mid career. The trickiest time is when you have finally graduated, and you can finally operate by yourself, but you also need to teach and let trainees operate.
Surgeons at all levels can struggle to become better teachers because the way in which trainees learn changes, and expectations are ever-evolving. Teaching can be challenging during these initial phases. Many factors can influence teaching such as complexity of the case, the teaching surgeon’s with these cases, the trainees’ level and experience.
It is very important to be very clear about what must be taught. Not only are operative planning and the basic technical skills important, but it is also crucial to bear in mind that you are teaching residents who are still learning how to operate on their own.
At the end of the session, robot-specific teaching points are discussed, giving some crucial tips on setup.