A structured training program significantly enhances surgical performance for robotic procedures.
- 16 experienced surgeons trained in a four-stage curriculum, with only 8 achieving full certification.
 - Robotic procedures resulted in less blood loss (266.2 ml vs. 598.2 ml) despite longer operative times (304.9 min vs. 259.1 min).
 - No difference in lymph node yield or complication rates compared to traditional methods.
 
This model can be adapted for other institutions, ensuring safer transitions to robotic techniques in public health settings.
Randomized Controlled Trial by Abdalla RZ, Nahas WC, Cecconello I and Ribeiro U in J Robot Surg
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