n (%), unless otherwise stated | N=17 |
Specialty | |
Colorectal | 4 (23.5) |
General (including upper GI) | 5 (29.4) |
OB/GYN | 4 (23.5) |
Urology | 4 (23.5) |
Surgical approach | |
Laparoscopic | 7 (41.2) |
Robotic | 10 (58.8) |
Years practicing as an HCP, mean (SD) | 15.8 (7.1) |
Laparoscopic procedures/month, mean (SD) | 14.9 (11.5) |
Robotic procedures as primary surgeon, mean (SD) | 7.6 (8.4) |
No robotic experience (<5 procedures) | 4 (23.5) |
Some robotic experience (5–<30 procedures) | 8 (47.1) |
Extensive robotic experience (≥30 procedures) | 5 (29.4) |
GI, gastrointestinal; HCP, healthcare professional; OB/GYN, obstetrics and gynecology.