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ReviewJournal of robotic surgery2026

Improving efficiency in robotic-assisted surgery: a practical guide for surgeons.

Charlotte Maene, Youssef Youssef, Serena Guerra, Jasmin Ghanbari, Stefaan Bafort, Martin Martino, Gaby Moawad

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Review in Journal of robotic surgery, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

1 citing paper in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors.

Charlotte MaeneDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ostend Robotic Center, AZ Oostende Hospital, Oostende, Belgium.
Youssef YoussefDivision of minimally invasive Gynecology, Women's health Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA.
Serena GuerraDepartment of Public Health, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy.
Jasmin GhanbariFaculty of Medicine, Medical University of Varna, Varna, Bulgaria.
Stefaan BafortDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ostend Robotic Center, AZ Oostende Hospital, Oostende, Belgium.
Martin MartinoDepartment of Gynecologic Oncology and Women's Health, Ascension St. Vincent's, Jacksonville, FL, USA.
Gaby MoawadDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The George Washington University Hospital, Washington, DC, USA. gnmoawad@gmail.com.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The integration of robotic systems into minimally invasive surgery offers significant advantages, including enhanced precision, reduced invasiveness, and improved patient outcomes. However, sustaining these benefits requires optimization of operational efficiency to justify the substantial resource investment associated with robotic technologies. This review examines strategies to enhance efficiency in robotic-assisted surgery using a four-pillar framework: (1) team structure and leadership; (2) organization of care; (3) procedural standardization; and (4) parallel task overlap. Evidence from the literature and practice-informed observations suggests that well-coordinated multidisciplinary teams, structured perioperative planning, and optimized operating room organization can reduce delays and improve workflow efficiency. Standardization of equipment setup and surgical steps further enhances procedural predictability, while parallel tasking minimizes downtime and improves operating room capacity. When combined with continuous training and iterative process evaluation, these strategies may optimize robotic surgical performance, improve cost efficiency, and support high-quality, patient-centered care.

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Robotic Surgical ProceduresSurgeonsHumansLeadershipMinimally Invasive Surgical ProceduresOperating RoomsPatient Care TeamWorkflowEfficiencyHealthcare systemsOR settingRoboticsSustainability

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