{"title":"A review of enhanced recovery after surgery concept in perioperative radical prostatectomy for prostate cancer.","authors":"Chengshuai Wu, Xinying Jiang, Yunfeng Shi, Zhong Lv","doi":"10.1007/s11701-024-02170-8","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s11701-024-02170-8","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Radical prostatectomy (RP) is the main treatment for early-stage localized prostate cancer. With the improvement of medical technology, radical prostatectomy is mainly performed under laparoscopy or robot assistance. With the continuous deepening of the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) concept in clinical practice, patients have increasingly high requirements for postoperative recovery. The ERAS concept is of great significance in the perioperative period and has been used in many surgical fields due to its ability to improve prognosis. ERAS has not yet been widely applied in urology and the research progress of other disciplines in ERAS has promoted its development in radical prostatectomy. This review summarizes the key elements of ERAS in the perioperative period of RP, aiming to demonstrate the superiority of ERAS and provide new references and inspirations for urologists.</p>","PeriodicalId":47616,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Robotic Surgery","volume":"19 1","pages":"9"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-11-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142710390","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Aidan Kennedy, Mit Shah, Alex Geisenhoff, Samantha Kraemer, Chirag Dave, Sabir Meah, Anna Johnson, Fiona Sun, Sugandh Shetty, Brian Seifman, Jason Hafron
{"title":"Patient reported health related quality of life outcomes after viable cryopreserved umbilical tissue placement directly over spared neurovascular bundles after robotic assisted radical prostatectomy.","authors":"Aidan Kennedy, Mit Shah, Alex Geisenhoff, Samantha Kraemer, Chirag Dave, Sabir Meah, Anna Johnson, Fiona Sun, Sugandh Shetty, Brian Seifman, Jason Hafron","doi":"10.1007/s11701-024-02101-7","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s11701-024-02101-7","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Incontinence and sexual dysfunction remain common side effects from robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) despite nerve sparing (NS) and bladder neck reconstruction techniques. Placing growth factors and anti-inflammatory substances over neurovascular bundles is an emerging technique to enhance recovery of continence and potency. Viable cryopreserved umbilical tissue (vCUT) is FDA-approved for surgery. The objective is to determine if vCUT use in NS-RARP accelerates return of continence and sexual function. A retrospective cohort of 176 patients undergoing NS-RARPs with and without vCUT from 2015 to 2020 was identified through the Michigan Urological Surgery Improvement Collaborative (MUSIC). Return to social urinary continence at 3, 6, and 12 months, postoperatively was evaluated using MUSIC patient-reported outcomes (PRO), a validated questionnaire assessing urinary and sexual quality of life at baseline and post-treatment. A distinct cohort of 65 patients undergoing NS-RARP with and without vCUT was assessed for erections firm enough for intercourse at 12 and 24 months post-operatively using MUSIC-PRO. The association between vCUT use and social continence at 3 months was assessed via multivariable logistic regression. A descriptive analysis among patients with quality erections prior to surgery assessed the association between vCUT use and erection quality. Continence was achieved by 3 months post-op in 86% (99/115) of vCUT patients versus 74% (45/61) in non-vCUT patients (p = 0.044). In a multivariable analysis, although not reaching conventional statistical significance, vCUT patients were more likely to achieve continence than non-vCUT patients (OR = 2.21, p = 0.073). At 24 months post-op, 32% of vCUT patients reported good sexual function versus 33% in non-vCUT patients (p = 0.9). vCUT use during NS-RARP is associated with quicker return to social urinary continence. However, no differences were seen in return of potency. Further studies with longer follow-up and larger sample sizes may further evaluate effectiveness of vCUT in accelerating return of postoperative continence and potency.</p>","PeriodicalId":47616,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Robotic Surgery","volume":"19 1","pages":"10"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-11-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142710734","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Gen Fan, Yinyu Wu, Junji Wang, Yu Wang, Yushui Chen, Ke Hu, Tielong Tang
{"title":"Comparative perioperative outcomes of intravenous indocyanine green during robot-assisted cystectomy: a meta-analysis and systematic review.","authors":"Gen Fan, Yinyu Wu, Junji Wang, Yu Wang, Yushui Chen, Ke Hu, Tielong Tang","doi":"10.1007/s11701-024-02171-7","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s11701-024-02171-7","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study aimed to evaluate the clinical utility of intravenous indocyanine green (ICG) in the context of robot-assisted cystectomy (RAC) through a systematic review and meta-analysis. The primary focus was to compare postoperative complications and perioperative outcomes between the ICG cohort and the non-ICG cohort. The primary outcome indicators were the incidence of ureteroenteric strictures and the number of strictures anastomoses. A comprehensive search was performed across multiple databases, including PubMed, Embase, the Cochrane Library, and Web of Science, to identify pertinent studies that evaluate the application of ICG in RAC. The analysis of dichotomous variables was performed using relative risk (RR), while weighted mean difference (WMD) was utilized for comprehensive assessment of continuous variables. A total of 4 studies encompassing 732 patients were included in the analysis, comprising 311 patients who received ICG and 421 patients who did not. The baseline characteristics were found to be comparable between the two cohorts. The meta-analysis indicated that the occurrence of 90-day severe complications was markedly lower in the ICG cohort versus the non-ICG cohort (RR = 0.63, 95% CI 0.44-0.90, P = 0.011). In addition, the length of ureteral resection was longer in the ICG cohort compared to the non-ICG cohort (WMD = 0.25, 95% CI 0.01-0.49, P = 0.039), with notably significant results for right-side procedures (WMD = 0.54, 95% CI 0.28-0.80, P < 0.001). Nevertheless, no substantial differences observed between the two cohorts regarding the occurrence of ureteroenteric stricture, numbers of strictures at anastomoses, operative time (OT), length of hospitalization (LOS), or lymph node positivity. Compared with the non-ICG cohort, the ICG cohort had comparable efficacy and was able to reduce the incidence of 90-day severe complications. The use of intravenous ICG showed promising clinical applicability during RAC; however, additional long-term studies are necessary to substantiate its effectiveness.</p>","PeriodicalId":47616,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Robotic Surgery","volume":"19 1","pages":"7"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-11-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142696006","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Peter Stapleton, Andrew Fuller, Raj Singh-Rai, Richard Wells, Emily Bak
{"title":"Robot-assisted simple prostatectomy for men with benign prostatic hyperplasia and bothersome LUTS-a retrospective cohort study.","authors":"Peter Stapleton, Andrew Fuller, Raj Singh-Rai, Richard Wells, Emily Bak","doi":"10.1007/s11701-024-02168-2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s11701-024-02168-2","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>BPH is a common urological pathology that affects 2480 per 100,000 men worldwide. With a rising population and increased age expectancy, the prevalence of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is increasing (Awedew et al. in Lancet Healthy Longev 3(11), 2022). There are many surgical management options for BPH with LUTS, including open simple prostatectomy (OSP), holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP), transurethral resection of prostate (TURP), and transurethral electro vaporization of the prostate (TUVP) (Cho et al. in Int Neurourol J 24(1), 2020). However, these options often have a steep learning curve and increasing complexity with larger prostates. Robot-assisted simple prostatectomy (RASP) offers an alternative approach for large and very large glands for those already trained in robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP), particularly as robotic surgery continues to increase in popularity and is steadily becoming the standard of care in the management of prostate disease (Madersbacher et al. in Gerontology 65(5), 2019). The aim of this study was to demonstrate the surgical outcomes for men undergoing RASP for bothersome LUTs and/or acute urinary retention (AUR) secondary to BPH. A retrospective study was performed which included 105 patients who underwent RASP for the treatment of BPH causing lower urinary tract symptoms or acute urinary retention. This study reviews the pre-operative, (age, PSA, weight, prostate size) operative (duration, histology, estimated blood loss and hospital length of stay) and post-operative (duration of indwelling catheter, trial of void outcome, complications and post-operative PSA) outcomes, to evaluate the effectiveness of RASP for the management of BPH with LUTS. Data were analyzed using standard descriptive measures and multivariate logistic regression for comparison of continuous variables, significance was set to a CI of 95%. The median age of patients was 75 years (IQR 70-78) with a median prostate size of 135.5 cc (IQR 112.25-162.25). Patient demographic and pre-operative LUTS assessments are summarized in Table 1. Median operative time was 60 min (IQR 50-80), estimated blood loss was 350 ml (IQR 200-563), specimen weight was 98.5 g (IQR 69.5-120). Prostate size on imaging directly impacted operative duration (CI 0.07-0.2, p = < 0.001). Eleven (10.5%) of the patients involved in the review had a post-operative complication, two (1.9%) considered major complications Clavien-Dindo grade ≥ 3. There was a statistically increased risk of complications associated with advanced age and prostate size (p = 0.043 and p = 0.001). This study, although limited by its retrospective nature, demonstrates the safety and utility of robotic simple prostatectomy in the context of large and very large prostate volumes. In particular, it offers a safe alternative for men with large prostates who otherwise may not be suitable for endoscopic management. Further prospective and randomized control trials are n","PeriodicalId":47616,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Robotic Surgery","volume":"19 1","pages":"8"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-11-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142696007","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Correction: Body mass index influence on short-term perioperative results in robotic-assisted laparoscopic partial nephrectomy: a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis.","authors":"Xiao-Bin Chen, Qiu-Lin Du, Ping-Yu Zhu","doi":"10.1007/s11701-024-02160-w","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s11701-024-02160-w","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":47616,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Robotic Surgery","volume":"19 1","pages":"5"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-11-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142683153","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Zhi Wen, Yan-Xin Yang, Sha Yu, Qing-Feng Liu, Yu Zhang, Wen-Wen Yang, Le Yang
{"title":"KangDuo surgical robot versus da Vinci robotic system in urologic surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis.","authors":"Zhi Wen, Yan-Xin Yang, Sha Yu, Qing-Feng Liu, Yu Zhang, Wen-Wen Yang, Le Yang","doi":"10.1007/s11701-024-02165-5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s11701-024-02165-5","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>It was a systematic review and meta-analysis that aimed to compare the efficiency and safety of robot-assisted urological surgery using both the KangDuo and da Vinci robotic systems. The PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library databases were searched for all papers published through September 1, 2024. The focus was on English-language papers comparing the KangDuo surgical robot and the da Vinci system in urological procedures. The screening method focused on RCTs and cohort studies and followed strict criteria. Three cohort studies and two randomised controlled trials with 300 adult urological surgery patients met the inclusion criteria. These 150 patients were operated on with the KangDuo robotic system and 150 with the da Vinci system. The investigation showed that whereas KangDuo operations were slightly longer, intraoperative blood loss, hospital stay, and postoperative complication rates were similar. The KangDuo robotic system performs urological surgery as well as the da Vinci system, although it takes longer. Future large-scale multicenter randomized trials are recommended to gather further evidence and enhance clinical understanding.</p>","PeriodicalId":47616,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Robotic Surgery","volume":"19 1","pages":"6"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-11-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142683158","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Miguel Ángel Cáceres Yap, Carlos Enrique Vargas Castillo, Martin Martino, Svetlana V Doubova, Ricardo Pérez Cuevas, Aneth Bonilla Cruz, Salomon Zebede, Genova Itzel Hospina Espinosa, Marlene Mireya De Gracia Del Cid, José Luis Oviedo
{"title":"The experience with Hugo™ robot-assisted surgery on complex gynecological patients in Panama.","authors":"Miguel Ángel Cáceres Yap, Carlos Enrique Vargas Castillo, Martin Martino, Svetlana V Doubova, Ricardo Pérez Cuevas, Aneth Bonilla Cruz, Salomon Zebede, Genova Itzel Hospina Espinosa, Marlene Mireya De Gracia Del Cid, José Luis Oviedo","doi":"10.1007/s11701-024-02149-5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s11701-024-02149-5","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The Hugo<sup>™</sup> robotic assisted surgery system is a relatively new robotic platform developed by Medtronic. The study objective was to describe the experience of using Hugo<sup>™</sup> robotic assisted surgery in gynecological surgeries and compare robotic assisted surgery-related outcomes between complex and non-complex gynecological patients at the Pacifica Salud Hospital. We performed secondary data retrospective analysis of 144 consecutive patients who underwent gynecological surgery with Hugo<sup>™</sup> robotic assisted surgery system (Medtronic) at the Pacifica Salud hospital in Panama City from July 19, 2021, to August 3, 2023. Complex patients were defined as those with one or more risk factors for surgery complications. Descriptive analysis of participants' sociodemographic and robotic assisted surgery-related characteristics. Due to the non-normal distribution of the RAS-related numeric variables, we compared these variables between complex and non-complex cases of gynecological patients using Kruskal-Wallis's test. The study found that Hugo<sup>™</sup> robotic assisted surgery system was safe for gynecological surgery in patients with and without risk factors for developing major surgery complications. None of the patients experienced any complications, and they had short hospital stays with low blood loss without requiring a blood transfusion. The Hugo<sup>™</sup> robotic assisted surgery system was technically sound and did not present technical failures. The results could be a reference for adopting this technology and developing best practices in the Latin American region.</p>","PeriodicalId":47616,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Robotic Surgery","volume":"19 1","pages":"3"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-11-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142644908","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Younsoo Chung, Sangchul Lee, Byong Chang Jeong, Ja Hyeon Ku, Tae Gyun Kwon, Tae-Hwan Kim, Ji Youl Lee, Sung Hoo Hong, Woong Kyu Han, Won Sik Ham, Sung Gu Kang, Seok Ho Kang, Jong Jin Oh
{"title":"Risk factors for urinary retention after robot-assisted radical cystectomy with orthotopic neobladder diversion: a multicenter study.","authors":"Younsoo Chung, Sangchul Lee, Byong Chang Jeong, Ja Hyeon Ku, Tae Gyun Kwon, Tae-Hwan Kim, Ji Youl Lee, Sung Hoo Hong, Woong Kyu Han, Won Sik Ham, Sung Gu Kang, Seok Ho Kang, Jong Jin Oh","doi":"10.1007/s11701-024-02099-y","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11701-024-02099-y","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>To determine risk factors for urinary retention (UR) after robot-assisted radical cystectomy (RALC) with orthotopic neobladder diversion. A total of 269 patients who underwent RALC with orthotopic neobladder diversion from 2008 to 2019 at seven tertiary hospitals were retrospectively analyzed. There were 68 patients who had UR (UR arm) and 201 patients who did not have UR (no-UR arm). UR was defined as voiding dysfunction without catheterization or more than 100 mL of residual urine after voiding. Preoperative demographics, perioperative factors, pathology outcomes, and postoperative complications of UR and no-UR arms were compared and predictors of UR were identified. Among demographic factors, only gender proportion showed a difference, with male proportion being significantly lower in the UR arm than in the no-UR arm (81% vs 92%, p = 0.010). For perioperative outcomes, anastomosis site stricture (27% vs 11%, p = 0.003) and length of hospital stays (23 days vs. 19 days, p = 0.001) were significantly higher in the UR arm than in the no-UR arm. In multiple logistic regression analysis, female (OR 3.32, 95% CI: 1.43-7.72) and body mass index (BMI) (OR 1.10, 95% CI 1.00-1.20) were UR predictors. UR after RALC with orthotopic neobladder diversion is significantly increased in females. Multiple logistic regression analysis identified female and BMI elevation as UR predictors.</p>","PeriodicalId":47616,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Robotic Surgery","volume":"19 1","pages":"1"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-11-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11568977/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142644902","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The crucial role of 5G, 6G, and fiber in robotic telesurgery.","authors":"Mischa Dohler, Shady Saikali, Ahmed Gamal, Marcio Covas Moschovas, Vipul Patel","doi":"10.1007/s11701-024-02164-6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s11701-024-02164-6","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This paper explores the role of 5G-and future 6G networks-in advancing robotic telesurgery by minimizing latency and enhancing data reliability for real-time remote operations. With robotic telesurgery gaining prominence as a tool to democratize access to specialized surgical care, telecommunications infrastructure has become central to its feasibility and safety. Key elements include 5G's capacity for ultra-low latency and high data transfer rates, which support critical modalities such as kinesthetic, audiovisual, and tactile feedback in telesurgery. The paper outlines the differing latency demands of these modalities, noting that kinesthetic data are particularly sensitive, requiring ultra-low latency for effective surgeon feedback. In addition, the paper discusses the importance of network reliability and Quality-of-Service (QoS) agreements, alongside the potential for 6G networks to further reduce latency and integrate AI-driven predictive analytics. These advancements are positioned to not only broaden telesurgery's reach but also to enhance the precision and safety of procedures, setting the stage for a new paradigm in remote surgical care.</p>","PeriodicalId":47616,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Robotic Surgery","volume":"19 1","pages":"4"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-11-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142644906","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Single-port robotic versus single-incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy in patients with BMI ≥ 25 kg/m<sup>2</sup>: a systematic review and meta-analysis.","authors":"Konstantinos Kossenas, Dimitrios Kalomoiris, Filippos Georgopoulos","doi":"10.1007/s11701-024-02167-3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s11701-024-02167-3","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Previous studies have compared single-port robotic cholecystectomy (SPRC) to single-incision laparoscopic (SILC). However, there is not a systematic review and meta-analysis in patient with BMI ≥ 25 kg/m<sup>2</sup> even though higher BMI is a risk factor for gallstone disease, a common indication for cholecystectomy. PubMed, Scopus and Cochrane Library were searched for related literature. Studies and data were extracted by two independent reviewers. Inverse variances weighted mean differences (WMD) with random effects model were used for continues values and odds ratios (OR) with random effects model using the Mantel-Haenszel's formula were used for dichotomous value. Heterogeneity using Higgins I<sup>2</sup> and p values were calculated. Sensitivity analysis was performed for operative duration and intraoperative complications. In this meta-analysis, six studies involving a total of 734 patients examined SPRC and SILC. The analysis revealed a statistically significant increase in operative duration for SPRC compared to SILC, with a weighted mean difference of 26.67 min (95% CI 14.99, 38.34; I<sup>2</sup> = 93%; P<sub>heterogeneity</sub> < 0.00001; P<sub>overall</sub> < 0.00001). Regarding conversion to multi-port cholecystectomy (MC), no statistically significant difference was found, yielding an odds ratio of 0.94 (95% CI 0.36, 2.45; I<sup>2</sup> = 0%; P<sub>heterogeneity</sub> = 0.78; P<sub>overall</sub> = 0.89). Intra-operative blood loss showed non-significant differences, with a weighted mean difference of - 16.76 ml (95% CI - 48.56, 15.03; I<sup>2</sup> = 78%; P<sub>heterogeneity</sub> = 0.03; P<sub>overall</sub> = 0.30). Length of hospitalization was significantly reduced by approximately half a day for SPRC compared to SILC, with a weighted mean difference of - 0.52 days (95% CI - 0.89, - 0.14; I<sup>2</sup> = 0%; P<sub>heterogeneity</sub> = 0.52; P<sub>overall</sub> = 0.007). Intra-operative complications did not differ significantly between the techniques, resulting in an odds ratio of 0.59 (95% CI 0.19, 1.81; I<sup>2</sup> = 70%; P<sub>heterogeneity</sub> = 0.04; P<sub>overall</sub> = 0.36). Finally, two studies evaluated bile leak rates, concluding no significant difference with an odds ratio of 0.86 (95% CI 0.39, 1.88; I<sup>2</sup> = 23%; P<sub>heterogeneity</sub> = 0.25; P<sub>overall</sub> = 0.70). Sensitivity analyses indicated that no single study unduly influenced the results for operative duration, while one study was identified as a source of heterogeneity in intra-operative complications. SPRC is associated with longer operative duration, but shorter length of hospitalization in patients with BMI ≥ 25 kg/m<sup>2</sup>, compared to laparoscopic. Future studies should aim to examine incisional hernias rates as well as determine the long-term outcomes. PROSPERO registration: CRD42024602514.</p>","PeriodicalId":47616,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Robotic Surgery","volume":"19 1","pages":"2"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-11-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142644905","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}