Robotic Surgery - Theatre Practitioners Study Day

This study day is aimed at all Operating Theatre Practitioners who work within, or are preparing to work within, the robotic theatre environment. It is particularly relevant for scrub and circulating practitioners, operating department practitioners (ODPs), anaesthetic practitioners, theatre nurses, practice educators and ward staff who support patients undergoing robotic surgery. The day will also benefit staff involved in developing local robotic services or seeking to update their knowledge in line with emerging best practice in robotic-assisted surgery across the NHS.

• Overview of robotic urology surgery, including indications, patient pathways and the role of the wider theatre team.
• Robotic bariatric surgery, with a focus on patient selection, set‑up and intra‑operative considerations.
• The role of the theatre practitioner in robotic surgery, including preparation, positioning, docking and intra‑operative workflow.
• Robotic instrumentation: system components, instrument types, safe handling, troubleshooting and optimisation of theatre efficiency.
• The role of the anaesthetic practitioner in robotic surgery, including physiological considerations, patient positioning and anaesthetic management.
• The role of the educator in robotic theatres and how to support staff learning, competency sign‑off and ongoing skills development.
• Postoperative management following robotic procedures, including pain control, early mobilisation and enhanced recovery principles.
• Key areas of theatre practice specific to robotic surgery: safety checks, communication, human factors and non‑technical skills.
• Robot “hands‑on” session, offering practical familiarity with the robotic platform under guidance from industry clinical representatives.