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Robot-assisted partial nephrectomy (RAPN) has rapidly evolved into a standard technique in high-volume centers. To improve surgical outcomes, especially the learning curve of the robotic surgeon has extensively been analyzed so far. Furthermore, the annual caseload has been linked with better outcomes, referring to the learning curve of a department. However, data about the role of the bedside assistant is scarce and inconclusive. For this reason, we performed a comparative analysis to assess the impact of the learning curve of the department, surgeon, and bedside assistant, as well as of patient-related factors on perioperative outcomes of RAPN.