Robotic nurse duties in the urology operative room: 11 years of experience

Asian J Urol. 2017 Apr;4(2):116-123. doi: 10.1016/j.ajur.2016.09.012. Epub 2017 Jan 20.

Abstract

The robotic nurse plays an essential role in a successful robotic surgery. As part of the robotic surgical team, the robotic nurse must demonstrate a high level of professional knowledge, and be an expert in robotic technology and dealing with robotic malfunctions. Each one of the robotic nursing team "nurse coordinator, scrub-nurse and circulating-nurse" has a certain job description to ensure maximum patient's safety and robotic surgical efficiency. Well-structured training programs should be offered to the robotic nurse to be well prepared, feel confident, and maintain high-quality of care.

Keywords: Nurses; Perioperative nursing; Robotic nurse; Robotics; Urology.