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Robotic major liver resection is feasible and safe in elderly patients. Despite some initial challenges, outcomes were similar to younger patients after statistical adjustment, showing satisfying short-term results.

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Area of Science:

  • Hepatobiliary Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Geriatric Surgery

Background:

  • Minimally invasive liver surgery is increasingly safe and feasible, even for major resections.
  • Elderly patients present unique challenges for major surgical procedures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the feasibility and safety of major liver resections performed using robotic assistance in elderly patients.
  • To compare perioperative outcomes between elderly and younger patients undergoing major liver resections.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 1070 robotic liver resections from a multicentric European database.
  • Focus on 131 major liver resections, comparing patients aged ≥65 years with those <65 years.
  • Patients matched for ASA and Charlson comorbidity scores for statistical adjustment.

Main Results:

  • Overall complication rate was 27.1%, with severe complications (Clavien Dindo ≥ 3) at 9.9%.
  • Elderly patients experienced worse outcomes in prolonged pain, lung infection, intensive care stay, and 90-day readmission.
  • After statistical adjustment for comorbidities, postoperative data were similar between age groups.

Conclusions:

  • Robotic major liver resection demonstrates satisfying short-term outcomes in elderly patients.
  • Minimally invasive approaches can be safely applied to major liver surgery in older individuals.