Robotic major and minor hepatectomy: critical appraisal of learning curve and its impact on outcomes.

Journal: Surgical endoscopy
Published Date: Dec 12, 2022

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Robotic hepatectomy has gained increasing acceptance across the US. Although the robotic approach offers significant technical advantages, it is still bound by the individual surgeon's learning curve. Proficiency in this approach should theoretically lead to improved peri-operative outcomes.

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  • Ali Ahmad
    Department of Microbiology, University of Veterinary And Animal Sciences Lahore, Pakistan.
  • Hadley D Freeman
    Department of Surgical Oncology, School of Medicine-Wichita, University of Kansas, 818 N Emporia Ave, Wichita, KS, 67214, USA.
  • Sarah D Corn
    Department of Surgical Oncology, School of Medicine-Wichita, University of Kansas, 818 N Emporia Ave, Wichita, KS, 67214, USA.

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