Major hepatectomy in elderly patients: possible benefit from robotic platform utilization.

Osamu YoshinoYifan WangFrances McCarronBenjamin MotzHuaping WangErin BakerDavid IannittiJohn B MartinieDionisios Vrochides

Published in: Surgical endoscopy (2023)

Robot major hepatectomy shows clinical advantages in elderly patients, including shorter hospital and ICU stays. These advantages, as well as reduced rehabilitation requirements associated with minimally invasive surgery, could overcome the current perceived financial disadvantages of robotic hepatectomy.

Keyphrases

liver metastases
minimally invasive
intensive care unit
robot assisted
healthcare
social support
depressive symptoms
physical activity
mental health
emergency department
young adults
single cell