Robotic surgery has revolutionized minimally invasive surgery. It has improved blood loss and decreased length of hospitalization. We will discuss the basics surrounding perioperative care for robotic surgery including nursing issues, operative positioning and decision making.
Contact hours available until 10/11/2015.
Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online CNE evaluation.
Faculty, Planners, and Authors Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
Planning Commitee Disclosures:
Lee Ann Boyd, MSN, ARNO-C, CUNP / Presenter Bureau :Warner Chilcott
Leanne Schimke, MSN, CRNP-C CUNP/ Presenter :Amgen-Xgeva, Warner Chilott
There are no other disclosures to declare.
Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
No commercial support or sponsorship declared.
Accreditation Statement:
Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
SUNA is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider number, CEP 5556.
Objectives: - Recognize procedures that can be done with robotics in Genitourinary Surgery.
- Describe common complications associated with Robotic Surgery.
- Employ “team” concept approaches to Robotic Surgery.