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Laparoscopic Deskilling—The Hidden Risk of Robotic Dominance

JAMA Surgery 10.1001/jamasurg.2026.3048

July 29, 2026 at 11:00 AM EDT

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This Viewpoint reflects on a decay in surgical skill related to falling laparoscopic case volumes and describes strategies to preserve laparoscopic proficiency amid the rapid adoption of robotic platforms.

Corresponding Author: Matteo Rottoli, MD, PhD, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Via Massarenti 9, 40138 Bologna, Italy (matteo.rottoli@unibo.it).

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