Robot-assisted knee arthroplasty: Analyzing the learning curve and initial institutional experience

Robot-assisted total knee arthroplasty (rTKA) involves a learning curve for orthopedic surgeons. The aim of the present study was to assess the surgical times of rTKA procedures performed by initial stage and proficiency stage surgeons in comparison with times of conventional total knee arthroplasty...

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Main Authors: Leandro Ejnisman, Eliane Antonioli, Luciana Cintra, Pamela Gabriela de Oliveira Souza, Lauro Augusto Veloso Costa, Mario Lenza
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Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-12-01
Series:Computational and Structural Biotechnology Journal
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2001037024000989
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Eliane Antonioli
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Pamela Gabriela de Oliveira Souza
Lauro Augusto Veloso Costa
Mario Lenza
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description Robot-assisted total knee arthroplasty (rTKA) involves a learning curve for orthopedic surgeons. The aim of the present study was to assess the surgical times of rTKA procedures performed by initial stage and proficiency stage surgeons in comparison with times of conventional total knee arthroplasty (cTKA). The results reveal that the learning curve for rTKA varies considerable between surgeons, suggesting that the skill and aptitude of the individual to adapt to the robotic system play key roles in the learning process. Proficiency stage surgeons were able to reduce rTKA surgical times to levels comparable with those of conventional surgeries after performing approximately 30 to 40 robotic procedures. Ongoing research has shown promising outcomes in terms of improved clinical results and reduced complications following the application of advanced robotic technology to total knee arthroplasty.
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spelling doaj-art-757eb83ae96d4e34a68bd69afe2d10902025-08-20T02:37:24ZengElsevierComputational and Structural Biotechnology Journal2001-03702024-12-012434334910.1016/j.csbj.2024.04.013Robot-assisted knee arthroplasty: Analyzing the learning curve and initial institutional experienceLeandro Ejnisman0Eliane Antonioli1Luciana Cintra2Pamela Gabriela de Oliveira Souza3Lauro Augusto Veloso Costa4Mario Lenza5Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein (HIAE), Av. Albert Einstein 627, Morumbi, 05652–000 São Paulo, SP, BrazilCorrespondence to: Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, Av. Albert Einstein 627, Morumbi, 05652–000 São Paulo, SP, Brazil.; Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein (HIAE), Av. Albert Einstein 627, Morumbi, 05652–000 São Paulo, SP, BrazilHospital Israelita Albert Einstein (HIAE), Av. Albert Einstein 627, Morumbi, 05652–000 São Paulo, SP, BrazilHospital Israelita Albert Einstein (HIAE), Av. Albert Einstein 627, Morumbi, 05652–000 São Paulo, SP, BrazilHospital Israelita Albert Einstein (HIAE), Av. Albert Einstein 627, Morumbi, 05652–000 São Paulo, SP, BrazilHospital Israelita Albert Einstein (HIAE), Av. Albert Einstein 627, Morumbi, 05652–000 São Paulo, SP, BrazilRobot-assisted total knee arthroplasty (rTKA) involves a learning curve for orthopedic surgeons. The aim of the present study was to assess the surgical times of rTKA procedures performed by initial stage and proficiency stage surgeons in comparison with times of conventional total knee arthroplasty (cTKA). The results reveal that the learning curve for rTKA varies considerable between surgeons, suggesting that the skill and aptitude of the individual to adapt to the robotic system play key roles in the learning process. Proficiency stage surgeons were able to reduce rTKA surgical times to levels comparable with those of conventional surgeries after performing approximately 30 to 40 robotic procedures. Ongoing research has shown promising outcomes in terms of improved clinical results and reduced complications following the application of advanced robotic technology to total knee arthroplasty.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2001037024000989Robotic surgical proceduresTotal knee arthroplastyLearning curveFunctional outcomes
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Eliane Antonioli
Luciana Cintra
Pamela Gabriela de Oliveira Souza
Lauro Augusto Veloso Costa
Mario Lenza
Robot-assisted knee arthroplasty: Analyzing the learning curve and initial institutional experience
Computational and Structural Biotechnology Journal
Robotic surgical procedures
Total knee arthroplasty
Learning curve
Functional outcomes
title Robot-assisted knee arthroplasty: Analyzing the learning curve and initial institutional experience
title_full Robot-assisted knee arthroplasty: Analyzing the learning curve and initial institutional experience
title_fullStr Robot-assisted knee arthroplasty: Analyzing the learning curve and initial institutional experience
title_full_unstemmed Robot-assisted knee arthroplasty: Analyzing the learning curve and initial institutional experience
title_short Robot-assisted knee arthroplasty: Analyzing the learning curve and initial institutional experience
title_sort robot assisted knee arthroplasty analyzing the learning curve and initial institutional experience
topic Robotic surgical procedures
Total knee arthroplasty
Learning curve
Functional outcomes
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2001037024000989
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