An exploratory study of public' awareness about robotics-assisted surgery in Kuwait

Ali Jasem Buabbas 1, Saad Aldousari 2, Abrar Abdulmohsen Shehab 3

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01 July 2020

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doi: 10.1186/s12911-020-01167-1

Abstract

Background: The adoption of robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) requires a clear willingness, not only from healthcare organization to operate the robotic system but also from the public that is going to perceive it. This study aims to explore public's awareness, understanding and their perceptions towards RAS in Kuwait.

Methods: This cross-sectional study used a survey questionnaire that was disseminated on a tablet device to people at their convenience in governmental institutions.

Results: A total of 1087 people agreed to participate in this study. The study results showed that only 36.8% of respondents had heard of RAS and 27.1% knew what RAS is. Moreover, 47.6% of the respondents were uncertain about its safety, while 29.7% thought RAS was safe. The results also showed that 40.9 and 34.4% of respondents thought that RAS is more precise and faster than conventional surgical procedures, respectively, whereas 30.6% feared malfunctioning issues during surgical procedures.

Conclusion: This public survey among a Middle Eastern population reveals lack of awareness and limited understanding of RAS. However, there was a tendency towards believing that RAS may have potential advantages in terms of better outcomes compared to conventional surgical procedures.

Keywords: Awareness; Perceptions; Public; Robotic-assisted surgery.

Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare that they have no competing interests.

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