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A meta-analysis between robotic hepatectomy and conventional open hepatectomy
Zhi-Qiang He1, Ya-Ling Mao2, Tian-Run Lv1
1Department of Biliary Tract Surgery, Department of General Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, China.
Journal of Robotic Surgery
|April 8, 2024
Summary
Robotic hepatectomy (RH) shows superior peri-operative and postoperative outcomes compared to open hepatectomy (OH). RH offers reduced hemorrhage, fewer complications, and faster recovery, despite longer operative times.
Area of Science:
- Hepatobiliary surgery
- Minimally invasive surgery
- Surgical oncology
Background:
- Open hepatectomy (OH) is a standard procedure for liver resections.
- Advancements in surgical technology have led to the development of robotic hepatectomy (RH).
- Comparative outcomes between RH and OH require thorough meta-analysis.
Approach:
- A meta-analysis was conducted comparing robotic hepatectomy (RH) with open hepatectomy (OH).
- Databases searched included PubMed, EMBASE, and the Cochrane Library for comparative studies.
- Statistical analysis was performed using RevMan5.3 and Stata 13.0 software on data from 19 studies.
Key Points:
- Robotic hepatectomy (RH) patients were younger and had longer operative times but less intraoperative hemorrhage and transfusion.
- RH demonstrated lower rates of any postoperative morbidity, major morbidity, and 90-day mortality, with shorter hospital stays.
- Comparable R0 resection rates were observed, though RH was associated with smaller resected tumor size and less frequent major/right posterior hepatectomy.
Conclusions:
- Robotic hepatectomy (RH) is superior to open hepatectomy (OH) regarding peri-operative and postoperative outcomes.
- RH facilitates reduced intraoperative bleeding, fewer postoperative complications, and enhanced recovery.
- Further robust studies are needed to explore the full potential of robotic approaches for complex liver resections.
