ArticleJournal of robotic surgery2023
Robot-assisted general surgery is safe during the learning curve: a 5-year Australian experience.
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- Robotic-assisted hip and knee replacement in NHS scotland: trends and efficiency implications (2020-2024).Journal of robotic surgery · 2026Observational
- Global research landscape of robot-assisted surgical training: a 35-year bibliometric and visualization analysis.International journal of surgery (London, England) · 2026Article
- Robotic vs. laparoscopic surgery at the operational level: an investigation of surgeons' perspectives.Surgical endoscopy · 2025Article
- Assessing the learning curve in robot-assisted intracorporeal colorectal anastomosis and transrectal extraction (NICE) procedure: from Initial Learning to Mastery.Journal of robotic surgery · 2025Article
- Learning Curve on Lymph Nodes Retrieval and Postoperative Length of Hospital Stay in Robotic Rectal Cancer: A Retrospective, Observational Study.Health science reports · 2025Article
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Abstract
Robot-assisted general surgery has become increasingly common in the Australian public sector since 2003. It provides significant technical advantages compared to laparoscopic surgery. Currently, it is estimated that the learning curve for surgeons starting off with robotic surgery is complete after 15 cases. This is a retrospective case series, following the progress of four surgeons with minimal robotic experience over 5 years. Patients undergoing colorectal procedures and hernia repairs were included. 303 robotic cases were included in this study, 193 colorectal surgeries and 110 hernia repairs. 20.2% of colorectal patients experienced an adverse event and 10.0% of hernia patients had a complication. The learning curve was correlated to the average docking time, and it was found that this was complete after 2 years, or after a minimum of 12 to 15 cases. Patient length of stay decreases as surgeon experience increases. Robotic surgery is a safe approach to colorectal surgery and hernia repairs with some potential benefits in terms of patient outcomes as surgeon experience increases.
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