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  • Minimally invasive surgery
  • Surgical outcomes
  • Patient blood management

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  • Robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) is increasingly adopted across surgical fields.
  • RAS shows promise for improved oncological and functional outcomes.
  • The impact of RAS on perioperative anemia and transfusion needs remains unclear.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the effect of robotic-assisted surgery on perioperative anemia.
  • To compare the need for blood products in robotic-assisted surgery versus conventional methods.
  • To evaluate the impact on hospital stay.

Main Methods:

  • A case-control study included 15,009 matched patient pairs.
  • Comparisons were made between robotic-assisted, laparoscopic, and open surgery.
  • Propensity score matching was utilized for analysis.

Main Results:

  • RAS significantly reduced allogeneic red blood cell transfusions compared to open surgery (RR: 0.32).
  • RAS was associated with a modest reduction in perioperative hemoglobin and a shorter hospital stay (4.29 days).
  • No significant differences were observed between RAS and laparoscopic surgery for transfusion, hemoglobin, or hospital stay.

Conclusions:

  • Robotic-assisted and laparoscopic surgery reduce blood transfusions compared to open surgery.
  • Advancement of minimally invasive procedures is crucial for improving patient outcomes.
  • Minimally invasive surgery is a key strategy for better patient blood management.