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: Source Type: research