Outcomes of Robotic Liver Surgery Standardized by IWATE Criteria

Robotic liver resections show promising outcomes when evaluated with the IWATE criteria, aiding in surgical decision-making.

  • Operative times increased with complexity: 148 to 350 minutes; blood loss ranged from 75 to 400 ml (p<0.001).
  • Conversion rate was 9.6%, significantly higher in advanced groups (p<0.001).
  • Median hospital stay varied by complexity, from 3 to 7 days (p<0.001), with an overall R0 resection rate of 96.3%.

Using IWATE criteria can help surgeons assess risk and anticipate outcomes for patients undergoing robotic liver resection.

Journal Article by Toti F, Di Pangrazio M (…) Giulianotti PC et 5 al. in Hepatobiliary Surg Nutr

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