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Authors
Gravante, Gianpiero
Mita, Maria Teresa
Altamura, Amedeo
Barbieri, Vittoria
Bianco, Gianfranco
Benedicenti, Sara
Catamerò, Alberto
Clemente, Lavinia
Giaracuni, Gloria
Grillea, Giorgia
Leone, Barbara
Morelli, Giulia
Picciariello, Arcangelo
Puglisi, Giuliana
Sorge, Roberto
Rubichi, Francesco
Viola, Massimo Giuseppe
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Funding
Funding for this research was provided by:
Università del Salento
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Article History
Received: 3 May 2026
Accepted: 27 May 2026
First Online: 22 June 2026
Declarations
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: The authors declare no competing interests.
: This study was conducted retrospectively using fully anonymized data. In accordance with institutional policies and national regulations, ethical approval was not required.
: Informed consent was obtained from the participants included in the study for the conduction of surgery.
: This study provides a large, real-world evaluation of robotic cholecystectomy performed within a structured training program, including 441 consecutive cases by multiple surgeons and trainees without prior robotic experience. Results show that robotic cholecystectomy can be safely integrated into general surgery training as an entry-level robotic procedure when implemented within a structured program, high-volume setting, and appropriate case selection. The relatively short learning curve and excellent safety profile support its role as an effective platform for the acquisition of robotic skills.
