Abstract
Over the past two decades, the surgical community has increasingly embraced robotic-assisted
surgery (RAS) due to its potential to enhance accuracy and decrease surgical morbidity.
Plastic surgery as a field has been historically slow to incorporate RAS, with lack
of adequate training posing as one of the most commonly cited barriers. To date, robot
technology has been utilized for various reconstructive procedures including flap
elevation and inset, pedicle dissection, and microvascular anastomosis. As RAS continues
to integrate within plastic surgery procedures, the need for a structured RAS curriculum
designed for plastic surgery trainees is rising. This article delineates the essential
components of a plastic surgery-specific RAS curriculum and outlines current training
models and assessment tools utilized across surgical subspecialties to date.
Keywords
education - robotic surgery - surgical education - plastic surgery training
