Robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) is being increasingly adopted by most surgical subspecialties. When compared with open surgery, RAS is associated with improved patient outcomes including, decreased postoperative pain, length of stay, and an array of complications. Bedside assistants are integral members of the surgical team and include individuals from a variety of backgrounds including physician assistants, nurse practitioners, surgical scrub technicians, and more. Although usage of robotic surgical platforms are being readily adopted nationwide, there is no standardization in bedside assistant training, credentialing, and simulation. The goal of this chapter is to provide a broad overview of minimally invasive surgery (MIS) with an emphasis on training, simulation, operative performance, and troubleshooting robotic surgical platforms for the bedside assistant.