Robotic-Assisted vs. Laparoscopic Splenectomy in Children: A Systematic Review and Up-to-Date Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT: Introduction: Robotic splenectomy has emerged as a promising alternative to laparoscopic surgery, offering potential advantages in precision, ergonomics, and individualized surgical planning. In the context of personalized medicine, robotic technology may enable tailoring of surgical strategies to patient-specific anatomy, spleen size, and comorbid hematologic conditions. However, its clinical superiority remains uncertain due to limited and heterogeneous evidence. Methods: We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis following PRISMA guidelines, utilizing PubMed, CINAHL, Web of Science, and EMBASE databases to locate studies on robotic splenectomies in children. This review was prospectively registered in PROSPERO (CRD420251104285). Risk of bias was assessed using the

SUBMITTER: Delgado-Miguel C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12653831 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature