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Robotic revisional bariatric surgery: a comparative study with laparoscopic and open surgery INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MEDICAL ROBOTICS AND COMPUTER ASSISTED SURGERY Buchs, N. C., Pugin, F., Azagury, D. E., Huber, O., Chassot, G., Morel, P. 2014; 10 (2): 213-217

Abstract

Revisional bariatric procedures (RBP) can be technically challenging. While robotics might provide help for complex procedures, the study aim was to report our experience with robotic RBP.From March 2000 to June 2013, 60 consecutive RBP (11 robotic, 21 laparoscopic, 28 open) have been prospectively entered into a dedicated database and reviewed retrospectively. Outcomes have been compared between the three approaches.The robotic group had fewer complications (0 vs. 14.3% for laparoscopy, vs. 10.7% for open; P?>?0.05), but took longer than the other approaches (352 vs. 270 vs. 250?minutes respectively; P??0.05), and a significantly shorter hospital stay (6 vs. 8 vs. 9?days, respectively).Robotic RBP is feasible and safe, but at the price of a longer operative time. The exact role of robotics remains yet to be defined for this indication in larger studies. Copyright © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

View details for DOI 10.1002/rcs.1549

View details for Web of Science ID 000337673200011

View details for PubMedID 24167029