Robotic colon surgery in obese patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Journal: ANZ journal of surgery
Published Date: May 3, 2022

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Colon cancer resection can be technically difficult in the obese (OB) population. Robotic surgery is a promising technique but its benefits remain uncertain in OB patients. The aim of this study is to compare OB versus non-obese (NOB) patients undergoing robotic colon surgery, as well as OB patients undergoing robotic versus open or laparoscopic colonic surgery.

Authors

  • Jason Wang
    Department of General Surgery, Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
  • Nicholas W Johnson
    Department of General Surgery, Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
  • Laura Casey
    Department of General Surgery, Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
  • Peter W G Carne
    Department of Colorectal Surgery, Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
  • Stephen Bell
    Department of Colorectal Surgery, Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
  • Martin Chin
    Department of Colorectal Surgery, Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
  • Paul Simpson
    Department of Colorectal Surgery, Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
  • Joseph C Kong
    Department of Colorectal Surgery, Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

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