Evaluation of robot-assisted laparoscopic versus conventional laparoscopic hiatal hernia repair in children

In this study, no significant differences were found in terms of gender, age, weight, size of HH, total operation times, the effective operation time (excluding setup time) and complications be tween group 1 and group 2. (P = 0.979,P = 0.438,P = 0.265,P = 0.800,P = 0.122,P = 0.427 andP = 0.478, respectively). However, the intraoperative bleeding, the intensive care unit (ICU) admission, postoperative hospital length of stay (LOS) and postoperative fasting time were significantly less for RALS (P = 0.016,P = 0.040,P = 0.035 andP = 0.025, respectively). Meanwhile, the overall charges were significantly higher in group 2 (P <  0.01). Despite higher charges for robotic-assisted HH repair, it is a safe and reliable alternative to CLS and was associated with better outcomes in children.
Source: Journal of Robotic Surgery - Category: Surgery Source Type: research