In-hospital outcomes of robotic versus laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair in obese patients: a national inpatient sample analysis 2005-2020.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Obesity is associated with complications in surgical procedures and postoperative outcomes. This study aims to compare in-hospital outcomes of robotic inguinal hernia repair (RIHR) and laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair (LIHR) in obese patients.

Methods

Data from the National Inpatient Sample (NIS) from 2005 to 2020 were used in this study. Inclusion criteria were ≥ 18 years old with obesity (body mass index ≥ 30 kg/m²) who underwent either RIHR or LIHR. Data were analyzed for in-hospital mortality, length of stay (LOS), total hospital costs, and complications.

Results

A total of 647 patients were included. Multivariable analysis showed RIHR was associated with a significantly lower risk of any complications (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] = 0.53, 95% confidence i

SUBMITTER: Pai HJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12003516 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature