Current Trends in the Utilization of a Robotic Approach in the Field of Bariatric Surgery.

Journal: Obesity surgery
Published Date: Dec 26, 2022

Abstract

PURPOSE: The utilization rate of robotic surgery for bariatric procedures is not well-described. Our study identified the proportion of metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) procedures in the United States between 2015 and 2020 performed using a robotic (R-) or laparoscopic (L-) approach.

Authors

  • Wayne B Bauerle
    Department of Surgery, St. Luke's University Health Network, Bethlehem, PA, USA.
  • Pooja Mody
    Division of Bariatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, St. Luke's University Hospital and Network, Bethlehem, PA, USA.
  • Allison Estep
    Division of Bariatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, St. Luke's University Hospital and Network, Bethlehem, PA, USA.
  • Jill Stoltzfus
    Department of Research and Innovation, St. Luke's University Health Network, Bethlehem, PA, USA.
  • Maher El Chaar
    Division of Bariatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, St. Luke's University Hospital and Network, Bethlehem, PA, USA. Maher.Elchaar@sluhn.org.

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