Nationwide outcomes of 1000 robotic pancreatoduodenectomies across the four phases of the learning curve.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Robotic pancreatoduodenectomy (RPD) is increasingly being implemented to enhance patient recovery, but it is unclear what happens to patient outcomes after the initial learning curve. The aim of this study was to evaluate the first 1000 consecutive RPD performed in the Netherlands.

Methods

A nationwide analysis of patients who underwent RPD in 13 centres (March 2016-August 2023) from the Dutch Pancreatic Cancer Audit was performed. Patients were grouped based on published learning curve cut-offs (phases 1-4): 1-15, 16-62, 63-84, and >84 RPD per centre respectively. Outcomes were compared between the four learning curve phases. Ideal Outcome rates were used to compare outcomes between centres.

Results

Overall, 1000 patients after RPD were included. The conve

SUBMITTER: Emmen AMLH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12596432 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature