Feasibility and safety of robot-assisted bariatric conversions and revisions.

Journal: Surgery for obesity and related diseases : official journal of the American Society for Bariatric Surgery
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Conversions and revisions after bariatric procedures are inevitable and associated with longer operative time and higher complication rates. Because robot-assisted procedures allow better dissection, robotic conversions and revisions may be more beneficial to the patients than laparoscopic ones.

Authors

  • Rena C Moon
    Department of Bariatric Surgery, Orlando Regional Medical Center, Orlando Health, Orlando, Florida.
  • Ana R Segura
    Department of Bariatric Surgery, Orlando Regional Medical Center, Orlando Health, Orlando, Florida.
  • Andre F Teixeira
    Department of Bariatric Surgery, Orlando Regional Medical Center, Orlando Health, Orlando, Florida.
  • Muhammad A Jawad
    Department of Bariatric Surgery, Orlando Regional Medical Center, Orlando Health, Orlando, Florida. Electronic address: muhammad.jawad@orlandohealth.com.