Research quality and transparency, outcome measurement and evidence for safety and effectiveness in robot-assisted surgery: systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Robot-assisted surgery (RAS) has potential panspecialty surgical benefits. High-quality evidence for widespread implementation is lacking. This systematic review aimed to assess the RAS evidence base for the quality of randomized evidence on safety and effectiveness, specialty 'clustering', and outcomes for RAS research.

Methods

A systematic review was undertaken according to PRISMA guidelines. All pathologies and procedures utilizing RAS were included. Studies were limited to RCTs, the English language and publication within the last decade. The main outcomes selected for the review design were safety and efficacy, and study purpose. Secondary outcomes were study characteristics, funding and governance.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Garfjeld Roberts P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7709372 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature