The emerging role of Simulation in Surgical Training

Dr Prokar Dasgupta begins his presentation telling surgeons “This talk is deliberately provocative”, then takes an airliner emergency, a surgeon’s mistake and other examples to captivate and motivate his audience. He talks about the “Human Factor,” and studies involving simulators used to help make the robotic operating room a safer, less stressful place to work. Working as a team, better communication and the importance of surgeons really listening to feedback. Lecture with PPT’s, video and photos, 28:46