Emergent robotic versus laparoscopic surgery for perforated gastrojejunal ulcers: a retrospective cohort study of 44 patients.

Journal: Surgical endoscopy
Published Date:

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Perforated gastrojejunal ulcers are a known complication following Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) surgery requiring emergent surgical repair. The robotic approach has not been evaluated for emergency general surgery.

Authors

  • Tyler D Robinson
    Department of Surgery, Albany Medical Center, 43 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, NY, 12208, USA. robinst8@amc.edu.
  • Jordan C Sheehan
    Albany Medical College, 43 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, NY, 12208, USA.
  • Pooja B Patel
    Department of Surgery, Albany Medical Center, 43 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, NY, 12208, USA.
  • Andrew G Marthy
    Department of Surgery, Albany Medical Center, 43 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, NY, 12208, USA.
  • Jessica A Zaman
    Department of Surgery, Albany Medical Center, 43 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, NY, 12208, USA.
  • Tejinder Paul Singh
    Department of Surgery, Albany Medical Center, 43 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, NY, 12208, USA.