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Implementing a robotic liver resection program does not always require prior laparoscopic experience.

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Concurrent robotic and laparoscopic liver resection programs are feasible and safe. Both approaches demonstrated similar patient demographics, complication rates, and long-term survival outcomes for hepatocellular carcinoma. This supports simultaneous program initiation.

Keywords:
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  • Hepatobiliary surgery
  • Minimally invasive surgery
  • Surgical oncology

Background:

  • Laparoscopic liver resection (LLR) experience is often recommended before establishing a robotic liver resection (RLR) program.
  • This study evaluates the feasibility and outcomes of initiating both RLR and LLR programs concurrently.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the safety, efficacy, and oncologic outcomes of robotic liver resection (RLR) versus laparoscopic liver resection (LLR) in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma.
  • To assess the feasibility of concurrently implementing RLR and LLR programs.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective cohort analysis of 92 patients undergoing RLR or LLR for hepatocellular carcinoma between May 2014 and February 2019.
  • Comparison of patient demographics, surgical variables, complication rates, and oncologic outcomes between RLR and LLR groups.

Main Results:

  • No significant differences in patient demographics, MELD score, or largest nodule size between RLR and LLR groups.
  • Similar rates of complications, blood transfusions, and length of stay were observed between RLR and LLR.
  • Comparable overall survival (OS) and recurrence-free survival (RFS) rates at 1 and 5 years for both RLR and LLR.

Conclusions:

  • Concurrent implementation of RLR and LLR programs is feasible and safe.
  • Both robotic and laparoscopic approaches yield similar oncologic long-term outcomes for hepatocellular carcinoma.
  • This study supports the simultaneous initiation of robotic and laparoscopic liver resection programs.