Robotic-assisted foregut surgery is associated with lower rates of complication and shorter post-operative length of stay.

Journal: Surgical endoscopy
Published Date: Dec 7, 2022

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Two of the most common foregut operations are laparoscopic Heller myotomy and laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication. Robotic assistance, compared to standard laparoscopic approach, may potentially grant surgeons advantages such as enhanced visualization and dexterity. This study compares patient outcomes for Heller myotomy (HM) and Nissen fundoplication (NF) when performed laparoscopically versus robotically.

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  • Langfeier Liu
    University of South Florida Health Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa, FL, USA.
  • Nicholas Lewis
    University of South Florida Health Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa, FL, USA.
  • Rahul Mhaskar
    Department of Internal Medicine, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa, FL, USA.
  • Joseph Sujka
    Department of Surgery, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa, FL, USA.
  • Christopher DuCoin
    Department of Surgery, USF Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida, 12901 Bruce B Downs Blvd, MDC 3129, Tampa, FL, 33612, USA.

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