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While structured and competency-based training models are increasingly adopted in other fields of robotic surgery, training approaches in robotic bariatric surgery remain less standardized.\u00a0A systematic review was conducted in accordance with PRISMA 2020 guidelines to identify studies describing structured training pathways or formal curricula for robotic bariatric surgery. PubMed, Embase, Scopus, and Cochrane Library, were searched from inception without date restrictions. Eligible studies explicitly reported training programs, curricula, or educational pathways for robotic bariatric procedures. Learning curve analyses without a defined curriculum were excluded. Data were synthesized using a structured narrative approach.\u00a0Five studies met the inclusion criteria. Training models included stepwise intraoperative curricula, simulation-based and proficiency-driven programs, and modular educational interventions. 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