Surgical Preferences and Fears: Misconceptions about Robotic-Assisted Surgery.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction and objective

Robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) is widely adopted across surgical fields, notably urology, but patient knowledge remains limited, often shaped by misconceptions. Previous research indicates factors like age, profession, and technology use influence RAS perceptions. This study investigates public knowledge, preferences, and misconceptions about RAS within a German cohort.

Methods

A cross-sectional survey at a university hospital's open house gathered responses from 339 participants prior to an RAS exhibition. The questionnaire assessed demographics, surgical preferences, and RAS knowledge. Statistical analyses, including t tests, chi-squared tests, ANOVA, and multivariate logistic regression, identified key associations.

Results

A total of 71%

SUBMITTER: Hirtsiefer C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12490837 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature