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Published in: Updates in Surgery 3/2021

01-06-2021 | Pancreatectomy | Review Article

State of the art robotic distal pancreatectomy: a review of the literature

Authors: Amr I. Al Abbas, Herbert J. Zeh III, Patricio M. Polanco

Published in: Updates in Surgery | Issue 3/2021

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Abstract

Minimally invasive distal pancreatectomy has become increasingly used in practice. While laparoscopic approach is the most commonly used technique, robotic distal pancreatectomy (RDP) has emerged as a safe, feasible and effective approach for distal pancreatectomy. Most studies have shown that RDP improved perioperative surgical outcomes and has equivalent oncologic outcomes to open technique. Widespread adoption is limited by a steep learning curve, higher costs and the need for institutional training protocols in place for safe integration of the platform into practice.
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Metadata
Title
State of the art robotic distal pancreatectomy: a review of the literature
Authors
Amr I. Al Abbas
Herbert J. Zeh III
Patricio M. Polanco
Publication date
01-06-2021
Publisher
Springer International Publishing
Keyword
Pancreatectomy
Published in
Updates in Surgery / Issue 3/2021
Print ISSN: 2038-131X
Electronic ISSN: 2038-3312
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s13304-021-01070-y

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