The evolving use of robotic surgery: a population-based analysis.

Journal: Surgical endoscopy
Published Date: Mar 1, 2023

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Robotic surgery has integrated into the healthcare system despite limited evidence demonstrating its clinical benefit. Our objectives were (i) to describe secular trends and (ii) patient- and system-level determinants of the receipt of robotic as compared to open or laparoscopic surgery.

Authors

  • Hala Muaddi
    Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.
  • Therese A Stukel
    Institute of Health Policy Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.
  • Charles de Mestral
    Institute of Health Policy Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.
  • Avery Nathens
    Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.
  • Stephen E Pautler
    Division of Urology, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada.
  • Bobby Shayegan
    Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada.
  • Waël C Hanna
    Division of Thoracic Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada.
  • Christopher M Schlachta
    London Health Sciences Centre, Canadian Surgical Technologies & Advanced Robotics, London, Ontario, Canada.
  • Rodney H Breau
    The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON;
  • Laura Hopkins
    Division of Oncology, Saskatchewan Cancer Agency, Saskatoon, Canada.
  • Timothy D Jackson
    Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.
  • Paul J Karanicolas
    Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada. paul.karanicolas@sunnybrook.ca.

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