Evolution of a Novel Robotic Training Curriculum in a Complex General Surgical Oncology Fellowship

Robotic surgery is increasingly being used for complex oncologic operations, although currently there is no standardized curriculum in place for surgical oncologists. We describe the evolution of a proficiency-based robotic training program implemented for surgical oncology fellows, and demonstrate the outcomes of the program. A 5-step robotic curriculum began integration in July 2013. Fellows from July 2013 to August 2017 were included. An...