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Published in: Obesity Surgery 12/2016

01-12-2016 | Review Article

Robotic Versus Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Authors: Kun Li, Jianan Zou, Jianxiong Tang, Jianzhong Di, Xiaodong Han, Pin Zhang

Published in: Obesity Surgery | Issue 12/2016

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Abstract

We aim to summarize the available literature on patients treated with robotic bariatric surgery (RBS) or laparoscopic bariatric surgery (LBS) and compare the clinical outcomes between RBS and LBS. A systematic literature was conducted in accordance with the PRISMA guidelines. Thirty-four observational studies met our inclusion criteria, and 27 studies of 27,997 patients were included in the meta-analysis. There were no significant differences between RBS and LBS regarding overall postoperative complications, major complications, the length of hospital stay, reoperation, conversion, and mortality. Nevertheless, RBS was burdened by longer operative times and higher hospital costs when compared with LBS. On the contrary, the incidence of anastomotic leak was lower in RBS than in LBS. Further studies with a longer follow-up are recommended.
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Metadata
Title
Robotic Versus Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Authors
Kun Li
Jianan Zou
Jianxiong Tang
Jianzhong Di
Xiaodong Han
Pin Zhang
Publication date
01-12-2016
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Obesity Surgery / Issue 12/2016
Print ISSN: 0960-8923
Electronic ISSN: 1708-0428
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11695-016-2408-5

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