Robotic-assisted versus open left pancreatectomy for cystic tumours: A single-centre experience
Conclusions: Robotically assisted LSP is a safe and effective procedure. It is accompanied by a significantly higher spleen preservation rate compared to the open approach. In addition, because of the reduced trauma, RAS incurred a shorter post-operative hospital stay and faster return to full recovery, particularly important in patients undergoing surgery for relative indications. However, these benefits of RAS for LSP require confirmation by prospective randomised controlled studies.
Source: Journal of Minimal Access Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Luca Morelli Gregorio Di Franco Simone Guadagni Matteo Palmeri Niccol & #242; Furbetta Niccola Funel Desir & #233;e Gianardi Andrea De Palma Luca Pollina Andrea Moglia Andrea Pietrabissa Giulio Candio Franco Mosca Alfred Cuschieri Source Type: research