One study had no previous laparoscopic experience. (101) All other studies were experienced in laparoscopy.
Learning curve was variably defined as initial experience with robotic technique (101); learning curve (87); early experience (88); transition to robotic surgery. (104)
Mean difference: -19.39, 95% CI: -49.34, 88.13, p=0.58 (taken from Ficarra et al., 2009). (18)