Robotic versus Open Pancreatoduodenectomy (PORTAL): multicentre, single masked, phase 3, non-inferiority randomised controlled trial
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The study aimed to determine whether robotic pancreatoduodenectomy (RPD) is non-inferior to open pancreatoduodenectomy (OPD) regarding postoperative functional recovery, safety, and oncological quality. Results indicated that RPD significantly improved recovery time compared to OPD while maintaining comparable postoperative morbidity and mortality rates, although it incurred higher hospital admission costs. The findings suggest that RPD can be a viable alternative to OPD in high-volume centers with experienced surgeons.
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