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General surgery residents training in robotic cholecystectomy showed no significant difference in operative time compared to laparoscopic training. Robotic surgery training resulted in a shorter length of stay (LOS).

Keywords:
Medical KnowledgePracticed-Based Learning and ImprovementSystems-Based Practicegeneral surgeryoutcomesrobotic surgerytraining

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  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Surgical Education
  • Robotic Surgery

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  • Robotic surgery is expanding, necessitating cost-effective resident training methods.
  • Evaluating the learning curve for new surgical technologies is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare operative time and complication rates between general surgery residents learning robotic cholecystectomy versus standard laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
  • To assess the impact of training modality on patient outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 58 adult patients undergoing cholecystectomy by residents.
  • Comparison of demographic data, operative factors, length of stay (LOS), and complications.
  • Univariate and multivariate analyses were performed with significance set at p < 0.05.

Main Results:

  • No significant difference in operative room (OR) time between robotic (97.00 min) and laparoscopic (90.98 min) cholecystectomy (p = 0.4455).
  • Significantly shorter LOS in the robotic group (0.56 days) compared to the laparoscopic group (2.28 days; p < 0.0001).
  • One complication (incarcerated port site) occurred in the laparoscopic group.

Conclusions:

  • Robotic surgical training for general surgery residents does not increase operative time.
  • Shorter length of stay observed in the robotic cholecystectomy group suggests potential benefits for patient recovery and hospital resource utilization.