Can robotic gastric bypass be considered a valid alternative to laparoscopy? Our early experience and literature review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Robotic bariatric surgery serves as an alternative to laparoscopy. The technology provides the surgeon with an accurate three-dimensional view, allowing complex maneuvers while maintaining full control of the operating room.

Hypothesis

We report our experience with this innovative surgery compared with laparoscopy during Roux-en-Y gastric bypass to demonstrate its safety and feasibility. The aim of this study is to evaluate potential differences between the robotic and laparoscopic techniques.

Materials and methods

Our study retrospectively identified 153 consecutive obese patients who underwent either laparoscopic or robotic gastric bypass (RGB) procedures over a 2-year period at the Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Foggia. Data o

SUBMITTER: Pavone G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10875057 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature