Robotic-assisted surgery cuts the risk of converting to open surgery compared to laparoscopy.

• Meta-analysis of 360 studies shows robotic surgery has lower odds of conversion to open surgery across 15 abdominal procedures.
• No significant impact from age, BMI, or sex on conversion rates.

Surgeons can consider robotic options to enhance patient outcomes while being mindful of varying results across specific procedures.

• Increased awareness of learning curves and evidence gaps is crucial for informed surgical decision-making.