Surgical Outcomes of Sequential Robot‐Assisted Hepatobiliary–Pancreatic Surgery in a Single Operating Room: A Single‐Center Retrospective Analysis of a High‐Volume Center in Japan ( TAKUMI ‐6)
Abstract
Aim: Given the growing adoption of robot-assisted hepatobiliary-pancreatic (HBP) surgery and the limited availability of robotic systems, high-volume centers must optimize operating room time management. However, data on multiple robot-assisted HBP surgeries performed on a single workday are limited. This study investigated the outcomes of sequential robot-assisted HBP performed in a single operating room. Methods: This single-center retrospective study included 122 robot-assisted HBP surgeries performed sequentially in a single operating room between September 2020 and September 2025. The outcomes and operating room timelines of the sequential procedures were analyzed, including the incidence of "day-shift completion (defined as patient wheel-out by 5:30 PM)". Results: = 4). The overall operative time was 171 min (interquartile range [IQR], 129-203 min), and the median blood loss was 8 mL (IQR, 0-100 mL). The outcomes and operating room timelines were comparable between the first and second cases. The median turnover time was 49 min (IQR, 43-56 min). The success rate of day shift completion was 34.4%. Conclusions: This study demonstrated the safety and feasibility of sequential robot-assisted HBP surgery in a single operating room. Appropriate case selection may help successfully implement sequential robot-assisted HBP surgeries.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques
Healthcare Operations and Scheduling Optimization
Enhanced Recovery After Surgery
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Annals of Gastroenterological Surgery
- Volume
- 10
- Issue
- 4
- Pages
- 1289–1297
- Publication date
- 23 February 2026
- Language
- EN