Factors contributing to the utilization of robotic colorectal surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Surgery US Health Policy
Journal: Surgical endoscopy
Published Date: Dec 15, 2022

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Some studies have suggested disparities in access to robotic colorectal surgery, however, it is unclear which factors are most meaningful in the determination of approach relative to laparoscopic or open surgery. This study aimed to identify the most influential factors contributing to robotic colorectal surgery utilization.

Authors

  • Dana M Hayden
    Department of Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA.
  • Kevin M Korous
    Institute for Health and Equity, Medical College of Wisconsin, 1000 N. 92nd St, Milwaukee, WI, 53226, USA.
  • Ellen Brooks
    University of Utah School of Medicine, Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, Salt Lake, UT, USA.
  • Fa Tuuhetaufa
    University of Utah School of Medicine, Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, Salt Lake, UT, USA.
  • Erin M King-Mullins
    , Atlanta, GA, USA.
  • Abigail M Martin
    Department of Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA.
  • Chassidy Grimes
    Department of Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA.
  • Charles R Rogers
    Institute for Health and Equity, Medical College of Wisconsin, 1000 N. 92nd St, Milwaukee, WI, 53226, USA. [email protected].

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