Safety of Robotic Whipples

1. Surgeons can perform the same procedure, using either techniques to achieve similar rates of tumor clearance.

2. Patients who undergo a Whipple via either technique have similar long-term outcomes. It is important to remember that each patient and their disease is unique. Consequently, some patients may not be ideal candidates for a robotic approach. Furthermore, surgical experience and training in using a robotic console are required to use it effectively. Therefore, it should be expected that these similar outcomes are achieved when the surgeons performing the robotic procedures are trained in the field, and are past their learning curve.