How does robotic surgery changes my anaesthetic practice?

Robotic surgery has gone from being an exception to a routine in most operating rooms requiring adaptability of the anaesthesia teams. Knowledge of these new surgical procedures is essential to allow the constant adaptation of anaesthesia. Anaesthesiologists must participate in the implantation of new equipment and determine optimal ergonomics in the operating theatre together with surgical teams. Anaesthesia techniques must evolve and adapt to these new surgical techniques by integrating themselves into the rapid rehabilitation process associated to minimally invasive surgery. An adequate patient positioning is essential to limit the risk of injury, especially since the duration of the surgery is directly correlated with the expertise of the surgeon. Robotic surgery induces changes in the management of critical situations. Teams will need to incorporate new procedures in the event of life-saving emergencies. Inter-professional simulation training is mandatory to guarantee patient safety.