Laparoscopic versus robotic-assisted primary bariatric-metabolic surgery. Are we still expecting to overcome the learning curve? A propensity score-matched analysis of the MBSAQIP database.

Robotic surgery is becoming increasingly popular in bariatric-metabolic surgery. However, its superiority regarding postoperative outcomes compared to conventional laparoscopy has not been clearly proven. With growing adoption of robotic surgery and improved technologies, benefits should become more evident.

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Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases - March 25, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Pauline Aeschbacher, Zoe Garoufalia, Peter Rogers, Justin Dourado, Hong Liang, Ana Pena, Samuel Szomstein, Emanuele Lo Menzo, Raul J. Rosenthal Tags: Original articles Source Type: research