Management and creativity in robotic surgery: the nurse and the use of playful and technical checklists

Abstract

The growth of robotic surgery has brought challenges to perioperative nursing that demand technical-managerial, educational, and creative skills. This experience report describes the nurse's role in materials management, process planning, and checklist execution on robotic platforms used in the institution – da Vinci X/Xi (Intuitive Surgical), Hugo RAS System (Medtronic), ROSA Knee (Zimmer Biomet), Mako System (Stryker), and Mazor X (Medtronic). Based on an analysis of the practices of the Central Sterile Supply Department (CSSD) and a literature review, the study proposes the use of playful and technical checklists as educational tools that combine images, metaphors, and descriptions to promote team engagement and strengthen the safety culture. The nurse's leading role is evident in the transformation of complex processes into safe, traceable, and humanized actions, demonstrating how creativity can enhance management and safety in robotic surgery.