Robotic-Assisted Versus Laparoscopic Colectomy Results in Increased Operative Time Without Improved Perioperative Outcomes.
Brian EzekianZhifei SunMohamed A AdamJina KimMegan C TurnerBrian F GilmoreCecilia T OngChristopher R MantyhJohn MigalyPublished in: Journal of gastrointestinal surgery : official journal of the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract (2016)
In this early experience, RAC resulted in similar perioperative outcomes when compared to LC but was associated with longer operative time. Given the focus on value-based healthcare, utilizing RAC in straightforward colectomies may not be financially justifiable at this stage of adoption.