Master in Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgical Instrumentation

The Master in Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgical Instrumentation is a first-level programme of the University of Naples Federico II, organised by the Department of Public Health. It trains qualified professionals to manage the operative phases of minimally invasive and robotic surgery with autonomy and safety, with advanced technological skills. The master is aimed at graduates in health disciplines interested in the surgical and technological field. Minimally invasive and robotic surgery require specific theatres and instruments, rigorous sterility procedures and in-depth knowledge of the instruments. The master teaches how to recognise the types of operation, to choose and prepare the instrumentation and to position the patient correctly, so as to work safely and efficiently within the team.

The programme includes the management of minimally invasive and robotic surgery procedures, the recognition of types of operation, the choice and use of instrumentation, patient positioning, maintaining sterility, reconditioning of the operating theatre and the management of integrated theatres. Compulsory attendance is at least 80% and takes place in person in Naples. The page does not state the duration, credits, language or internships. The management of integrated theatres, in which equipment, images and information systems are connected, is a more recent topic, which requires technological skills in addition to care skills. Reconditioning the operating theatre between one operation and the next is an important activity for safety. The minimum attendance of 80% underlines the weight of participation.

The career opportunities indicated are placement in multidisciplinary surgical teams in public and private hospital facilities. The cost is €2,500. Detailed requirements are not available and are referred to the official regulations. The start date, selection, places and scholarships are not given. The master is aimed at graduates in health disciplines and offers as a career opportunity placement in surgical teams in public and private facilities. The cost is €2,500. Duration, credits, calendar and number of places are not stated on the page, which refers to the official regulations for the detailed requirements. Before applying it is advisable to compare this information with that published on the university's official website, which may be more up to date than the page. It is also advisable to contact the department's teaching office to clarify any doubts about attendance, lesson calendar, assessment methods and organisation of the final exam. Those who work should carefully assess the commitment required, in terms of weekly hours and attendance, to understand whether the programme is compatible with other professional or personal commitments.