Surgical Preferences and Fears: Misconceptions About Robotic-Assisted Surgery.

IF 1.5 4区 医学 Q3 UROLOGY & NEPHROLOGY
Christopher Hirtsiefer, Mandy Ehrt, Roman Herout, Sherif Mehralivand, Juozas Vilimas, Martin Baunacke, Christian Thomas
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Abstract

Introduction and objective Robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) is widely adopted across surgical fields, notably urology, but patient knowledge remains limited, often shaped by misconceptions. Previous research indicates factors like age, profession, and technology use influence RAS perceptions. This study investigates public knowledge, preferences, and misconceptions about RAS within a German cohort. Methods A cross-sectional survey at a university hospital's open house gathered responses from 339 participants prior to an RAS exhibition. The questionnaire assessed demographics, surgical preferences, and RAS knowledge. Statistical analyses, including t-tests, chi-squared tests, ANOVA, and multivariate logistic regression, identified key associations. Results Results showed 71% (234) of participants favored RAS over conventional surgery, yet misconceptions persisted in 38% (122), particularly among pensioners (48% (46) , p < 0.01). Misconceptions were linked to a preference for conventional surgery (43% (52) vs. 19% (36), p < 0.01). Surgical preference emerged as a significant predictor of misconception. Concerns included surgeon skill (41%, 141) and machine malfunction (39%, 132), with younger participants fearing human error and older individuals fearing technical failure (p < 0.01). Conclusion This local study reveals strong public support for RAS but underscores prevalent misconceptions, especially among older adults, suggesting that addressing misconceptions could foster acceptance and informed decision-making.

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Urologia Internationalis
Urologia Internationalis 医学-泌尿学与肾脏学
CiteScore
3.30
自引率
6.20%
发文量
94
审稿时长
3-8 weeks
期刊介绍: Concise but fully substantiated international reports of clinically oriented research into science and current management of urogenital disorders form the nucleus of original as well as basic research papers. These are supplemented by up-to-date reviews by international experts on the state-of-the-art of key topics of clinical urological practice. Essential topics receiving regular coverage include the introduction of new techniques and instrumentation as well as the evaluation of new functional tests and diagnostic methods. Special attention is given to advances in surgical techniques and clinical oncology. The regular publication of selected case reports represents the great variation in urological disease and illustrates treatment solutions in singular cases.
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