Robotic-assisted surgery in Egypt: national insights into awareness, knowledge, and perceptions among surgeons and patients.

ABSTRACT: The integration of robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) is hindered by significant perception gaps among key stakeholders. This study evaluated the awareness, knowledge, and perceptions of RAS in Egypt to identify barriers to its adoption. A national, multi-center, cross-sectional study was conducted across ten Egyptian university hospitals (Nov 2024-Apr 2025). Validated questionnaires were administered to three cohorts: general surgical patients (n = 539), surgeons (n = 486), and RAS-experienced patients (n = 32). Multivariable logistic regression identified predictors of patient preference and surgeon support for RAS. A stark perception gap was observed. Surgeon awareness was high (90.7%), but knowledge was limited; only 56.8% knew RAS was available i

SUBMITTER: Srour MF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12634703 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature