Robotic liver resection shows improved recurrence-free survival

A multicentric analysis involving 647 hepatocellular carcinoma patients revealed that robotic liver resection (RLR) offers significant advantages over laparoscopic liver resection (LLR). RLR showed wider surgical margins (10 mm vs 5 mm) and higher rates of R0 resection (98.9% vs 93.1%), alongside a lower conversion rate and shorter hospital stays. While overall survival rates were similar, RLR was linked to significantly improved recurrence-free survival (46.8% vs 24.0%), highlighting its potential for better long-term outcomes.