Formal robotic training diminishes the learning curve for robotic pancreatoduodenectomy: Implications for new programs in complex robotic surgery.

Journal: Journal of surgical oncology
Published Date: Nov 2, 2020

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: The learning curve associated with robotic pancreatoduodenectomy (RPD) is a hurdle for new programs to achieve optimal results. Since early analysis, robotic training has recently expanded, and the RPD approach has been refined. The purpose of this study is to examine RPD outcomes for surgeons who implemented a new program after receiving formal RPD training to determine if such training reduces the learning curve.

Authors

  • Carl R Schmidt
    Department of Surgery, West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia, USA.
  • Britney R Harris
    Department of Surgery, West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia, USA.
  • Kelsey A Musgrove
    Department of Surgery, West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia, USA.
  • Pavan Rao
    Department of Surgery, West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia, USA.
  • J Wallis Marsh
    Department of Surgery, West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia, USA.
  • Alan A Thomay
    Department of Surgery, West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia, USA.
  • Melissa E Hogg
    Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
  • Herbert J Zeh
    Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
  • Amer H Zureikat
    Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
  • Brian A Boone
    Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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