In this episode, Dr. Matt Martin discusses his passion for robotic surgery and its role in emergency general surgery. He explains the training pathway for surgeons interested in learning robotic surgery and highlights the advantages of robotic surgery in emergency general surgery cases. Dr. Martin also introduces the AAST Robo-Tracs program, a year-long training program for acute care surgeons interested in adding robotic surgery to their practice.

Takeaways

• Robotic surgery has a significant potential application in emergency general surgery.
• Surgeons interested in learning robotic surgery should start by talking to their robotic representative and going through the training pathway.
• Getting comfortable with robotic surgery requires regular practice and case volume.
• The AAST Robo-Tracs program offers a comprehensive training opportunity for acute care surgeons interested in robotic surgery.