Abstract
Minimally invasive distal pancreatectomy has become increasingly used in practice. While laparoscopic approach is the most commonly used technique, robotic distal pancreatectomy (RDP) has emerged as a safe, feasible and effective approach for distal pancreatectomy. Most studies have shown that RDP improved perioperative surgical outcomes and has equivalent oncologic outcomes to open technique. Widespread adoption is limited by a steep learning curve, higher costs and the need for institutional training protocols in place for safe integration of the platform into practice.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 881-891 |
Number of pages | 11 |
Journal | Updates in Surgery |
Volume | 73 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jun 2021 |
Keywords
- Learning curve
- Minimally invasive
- Operative technique
- Outcomes
- Robotic distal pancreatectomy
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery