Trends and consequences of surgical conversion in the United States.

Mohamed A Abd-El-AzizFabian GrassKevin T BehmAnne-Lise D'AngeloKellie L MathisEric J DozoisDavid W Larson

Published in: Surgical endoscopy (2021)

This nationwide study identified a decreasing trend in conversion rates over the 6-year inclusion period, both overall and in patients with obesity, paralleling increased utilization of the robotic platform. Unplanned conversion to open was associated with a higher risk of postoperative complications.

Keyphrases

minimally invasive
metabolic syndrome
insulin resistance
type diabetes
high throughput
weight gain
adipose tissue