Standardized Trocar Technique Improves Outcomes in Robotic Surgery

Implementation of a standardized trocar placement method using a 5-cm umbilicus incision combined with two robotic ports resulted in successful outcomes for robotic liver resection (RLR) and robotic pancreaticoduodenectomy (RPD) across a cohort of 60 patients. The approach achieved 82.8% uptake for RLR and 100% for RPD, with no serious postoperative complications, including hepatic insufficiency or pancreatic fistulas. The median hospital stays were 5 and 8 days, respectively, reflecting effective patient recovery.