Robotic pancreatoduodenectomy (rpd) significantly accelerates postoperative recovery compared to open pancreatoduodenectomy (opd).
- Average recovery time was 12.1 days (rpd) versus 16.0 days (opd), a 3.9-day advantage (p<0.001).
- Operative time was longer for rpd (300 minutes) versus opd (270 minutes, p<0.001), but postoperative stay was shorter for rpd (13 days).
Surgeons in high-volume centers can confidently adopt rpd to improve recovery while maintaining safety and outcomes.
Comparative Study by Jin J, Qin K (…) Shen B et 25 al. in BMJ
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