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ArticleObesity surgery2026

Early Outcomes, Learning Curve and Cost Analysis of Totally Robotic Sleeve Gastrectomy.

Antonio Vitiello, Giovanna Berardi, Maria Spagnuolo, Daniele Bruno, Marcello Persico, Vincenzo Pilone

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Antonio VitielloUniversity of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy. antoniovitiello_@hotmail.it.
Giovanna BerardiFederico II University Hospital, Naples, Italy.
Maria SpagnuoloUniversity of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy.
Daniele BrunoUniversity of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy.
Marcello PersicoFederico II University Hospital, Naples, Italy.
Vincenzo PiloneUniversity of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy.

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Abstract

backgroundRobotic sleeve gastrectomy (RSG) is gaining adoption in metabolic bariatric surgery, yet evidence on its perioperative safety, efficiency, and costs during the early learning phase remains limited.

objectivesTo evaluate outcomes, learning curve dynamics, and procedural costs for totally robotic sleeve gastrectomy.

settingAcademic center.

methodsA retrospective analysis was conducted of the first 53 consecutive RSGs (April 2023-July 2025) performed by a single surgeon using a standardized fully robotic technique. Perioperative variables, 30-day morbidity, and cost data were collected. Learning curves for docking time, console time, and total operative time were assessed using Cumulative Sum (CUSUM) analysis.

resultsMean age and BMI were 38.1 ± 12.6 years and 41.6 ± 6.3 kg/m

conclusionsTotally RSG can be introduced with safe outcomes even during the learning phase. Proficiency for operative efficiency was reached after 20 cases.

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Bariatric SurgeryGastrectomyLearning CurveObesity, MorbidRobotic Surgical ProceduresAdultCosts and Cost AnalysisFemaleHumansLength of StayMaleMiddle AgedOperative TimePostoperative ComplicationsRetrospective StudiesTreatment OutcomeCost analysisCUSUM analysisLearning curvePerioperative outcomesRobotic sleeve gastrectomy

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PMID41413754
PMCPMC12957006

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