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[Robotic Pancreatic Surgery - Learning Curve and Implementation].

Torben Glatz1, Sebastian Brinkmann1, Omar Thaher1

  • 1Chirurgische Klinik, Marien Hospital Herne - Universitätsklinikum der Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Herne, Deutschland.

Zentralblatt Fur Chirurgie
|April 4, 2022
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Robotic pancreatic surgery in Germany shows slow adoption due to decentralized structure. Routine robotic pancreaticoduodenectomy is likely limited to high-volume centers.

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Area of Science:

  • Surgical Innovation
  • Gastroenterology
  • Robotic Surgery

Background:

  • Minimally invasive pancreatic surgery offers patient benefits but poses technical challenges.
  • Robotic assistance can potentially expand minimally invasive approaches in pancreatic surgery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the development and potential for robotic pancreatic surgery in Germany.
  • To analyze current trends and challenges in minimally invasive pancreatic procedures.

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  • Analysis of hospital quality reports from 2015-2019.
  • Selective literature review on robotic pancreatic surgery learning curves.

Main Results:

  • Limited adoption of minimally invasive techniques, especially for distal resections.

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  • Robotic pancreatic distal resection learning curve is ~20 procedures; pancreaticoduodenectomy has multiple plateaus up to 250 procedures.
  • Nationwide implementation is unlikely due to Germany's decentralized surgical structure.

    • Conclusions:

    • Robotic pancreatic surgery adoption is slow in Germany.
    • Routine robotic pancreaticoduodenectomy is expected to remain in high-volume centers.
    • Further development requires addressing structural and training challenges.