A multihospital study analyzed 4,316 cholecystectomy patients, comparing robotic and laparoscopic techniques. Results indicated that robotic cholecystectomy was linked to significantly lower conversion rates to open surgery and overall favorable clinical outcomes. This research represents one of the largest retrospective analyses highlighting the benefits of robotic assistance in gallbladder surgery. The findings suggest a shift towards advanced surgical methods may enhance patient care and outcomes in cholecystectomy procedures.
Multicenter Study by Rhodes MA, Otero J (…) Schneider AM et 2 al. in JSLS
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