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  • Pediatric Surgery
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  • Objective data on robotic-assisted surgical learning curves is limited.
  • Evaluating skill acquisition in robotic-assisted pyeloplasty is crucial for training optimization.

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  • To assess the efficiency and progression of surgical skill acquisition in robotic-assisted pyeloplasty.
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  • Retrospective analysis of 25 robotic-assisted pyeloplasties using the Da Vinci Xi platform with dual consoles.
  • Performance assessment via Tracker® motion analysis software, measuring operative time, console utilization, instrument collisions, and motion efficiency.
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  • Total operative time decreased significantly from year 1 to year 3 (210 to 185 minutes).
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  • Non-expert surgeon demonstrated steady performance improvement across all surgical phases.

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  • Robotic-assisted pyeloplasty accelerates skill acquisition for non-expert surgeons, improving key performance indicators.
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  • Integrating dual-console systems and motion analysis into training enhances surgical proficiency and safety.