Practical exploration on the responsibilities and operation specifications of assistants in robotic radical gastrectomy
10.3760/cma.j.cn441530-20250623-00238
- VernacularTitle:机器人胃癌根治术中助手职责与操作规范的实践探索
- Author:
Yulong TIAN
1
;
Yuqi SUN
;
Xiaoning KANG
;
Yan WANG
;
Shougen CAO
;
Xiaodong LIU
;
Zequn LI
;
Gan LIU
;
Xiaojie TAN
;
Cheng MENG
;
Haitao JIANG
;
Zhaojian NIU
;
Yanbing ZHOU
Author Information
1. 青岛大学附属医院胃肠外科，青岛 266071
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Stomach neoplasms;
Robot-assisted radical gastrectomy;
Assistant's responsibilities;
Operating guidelines
- From:
Chinese Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
2025;28(8):937-941
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Robot-assisted surgery with its advantages such as three-dimensional high-definition vision, dexterous robotic arms, and tremor filtration, is increasingly being applied to complex radical gastrectomy. However, the role of the surgical assistant remains crucial during the procedure. The assistant is responsible for tasks outside the console, including adjusting robotic arms, changing instruments, exposing the surgical field, and addressing unexpected situations. The technical proficiency of the assistant and their collaboration efficiency with the primary surgeon directly impact the smoothness of surgery and patients' outcomes. With the expansion of robot-assisted surgical indications, the establishment of a standardized training system and the optimization of team collaboration models have become urgent challenges to address. This article draws on the author's practical experience as an assistant in robot-assisted gastric cancer surgeries, conducting an in-depth analysis of the responsibilities and operational skills of surgical assistants in robot-assisted procedures. The aim is to develop a relatively comprehensive set of operational guidelines for surgical assistants in robot-assisted radical gastrectomy, providing valuable references for enhancing the overall efficiency of surgical teams and improving surgical outcomes.
