Safe Surgery in the Elderly: A Review of Outcomes following Robotic Proctectomy from the Nationwide Inpatient Sample in a Cross-Sectional study

ConclusionRobotic proctectomy was associated with a shorter LOS, and this may act as a surrogate marker for an overall improvement in adverse events. These results demonstrate that a robotic approach is a safe and feasible option, and should not be discounted solely based on age or comorbidities.
Source: Annals of Medicine and Surgery - Category: General Medicine Source Type: research