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A Competency-Based Privileging Model for Robotic Platforms

JAMA Surgery 10.1001/jamasurg.2026.1350

May 13, 2026 at 11:00 AM EDT

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This Viewpoint proposes a vendor-neutral, competency-based robotic-assisted surgery privileging model for established robotic-assisted surgery device platforms.

Corresponding Author: Binita S. Ashar, MD, MBA, Clarity Surgical Advisors, 5457 Twin Knolls Rd, Ste 300 #1130, Columbia, MD 21045 (binita.ashar@claritysurg.com).

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