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Total versus conventional robotic-assisted cyst excisions and hepaticojejunostomies in children with choledochal
Xiaolong Xie1, Kewei Li2, Bo Xiang3
1Department of Pediatric Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No.37, Guoxue Alley, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China.
Abstract:
The current study's primary aim is to compare the safety and effectiveness between total and conventional robot-assisted cyst excisions and hepaticojejunostomies in children with choledochal cysts (CCs). Patients suffering from CCs treated with either total or conventional robot-assisted procedures (TRAS or CRAS) between December 2019 and February 2021 were analyzed retrospectively. Data collected included the characteristics, operative and postoperative details. The risk factors for conversion of TRAS to CRAS were analyzed by logistic regression analysis. There were 50 patients who underwent TRAS and CRAS, respectively, and 19 patients were transferred to CRAS. The operation time in the TRAS group was significantly higher than that of the CRAS group, while the time to taking water and hospital stay were significantly shorter (p < 0.05). No significant difference was observed in complications between the groups (p = 0.325). The risk factors for conversion of TRAS to CRAS were age ≥ 48 months, thickness of abdominal wall (TAW) ≥ 1.3 cm and upper abdominal length (UAL) ≥ 9.5 cm. Both TRAS and CRAS are safe and feasible. Performing TRAS is recommended for patients whose age ≥ 48 months, TAW ≥ 1.3 cm and UAL ≥ 9.5 cm, while for others, it is recommended to perform CRAS.
