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Robotic surgery in the interior of Brazil: Is it possible?
Jorge Roberto Mercante-Carlotto1,2, Petra Mistura Arcoverde Cavalcanti1, Ana Luísa Dos Santos Carregosa1
1- Universidade de Passo Fundo, Medicina - Passo Fundo - RS - Brasil.
Introduction:
Robotic surgery has been used in the treatment of various surgical diseases due to its precision and satisfactory outcomes. This study aims to describe the profile of patients undergoing robotic surgery at the Hospital de Clínicas de Passo Fundo and analyze the variables related to the procedure and its outcomes.
Methods:
A total of 215 medical records of patients who underwent robotic surgery at the Regional Robotic Surgery Center of the Hospital de Clínicas de Passo Fundo were reviewed, from the start of the program in 2023 until March 2024. Sex, age, comorbidities, and perioperative and postoperative data were evaluated.
Results:
The sample had a predominance of males (73.5%). The average age was 61 years. Systemic arterial hypertension was the most prevalent comorbidity (43.7%). Regarding operative time, the first six months had a higher median total time (300 minutes) compared to the last six months (245 minutes) with p≤0.001.
Conclusion:
The implementation of a robotic surgery center in the interior of Brazil proved to be feasible, with favorable outcomes, progressive reductions in surgical times, and regional benefits by expanding access to cutting-edge technologies.
