Robotic distal pancreatectomy shows regional disparities in outcomes for pancreatic cancer treatment.
- Western centers have shorter operative times (240 vs. 265 min) and lower conversion rates to open surgery (5% vs. 10%).
- Eastern centers boast higher R0 resection rates (85% vs. 75%) and greater lymph node yield (12 vs. 10 nodes).
Despite these differences, survival rates are similar across regions, emphasizing the importance of tumor biology.
- Variations highlight the need for global standardization in surgical practices.
Review by Leanza S and Coco D in J Robot Surg
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