Table 3. Learning Curves for Robotic-Assisted Hernia Repairs Compared With Laparoscopic or Open Benchmarks.
| Hernia type | Laparoscopic or open benchmarks | Surgeons better than benchmark using robotic assistance, No. (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surgery volume (middle 50%) | Reoperation rate within 7 y of index surgery, % (95% CI) | ||
| All hernia repairs | Laparoscopic | 11.1 (10.49-11.61) | 131 (2.6) |
| Open | 12.8 (12.42-13.17) | 285 (5.7) | |
| Umbilical hernia repairs | Laparoscopic | 9.3 (8.73-9.87) | 151 (3.0) |
| Open | 10.8 (10.36-11.27) | 373 (7.4) | |
| Incisional hernia repairs | Laparoscopic | 11.5 (10.87-12.04) | 117 (2.3) |
| Open | 13.3 (12.86-13.65) | 285 (5.7) | |