Fragility of statistically significant findings from randomized trials in comparing laparoscopic versus robotic abdominopelvic surgeries.
Yung LeeYasith SamarasingheLucy H ChenAudrey JongAkithma HapugallArshia JavidanTyler McKechnieAristithes DoumourasDennis HongPublished in: Surgical endoscopy (2023)
RCTs comparing laparoscopic and robotic abdominal surgery did not prove to be very robust. While possible advantages of robotic surgery may be emphasized, it remains novel and requires further concrete RCT data.