Journal article
Adverse events following robotic surgery: population-based analysis
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Robotic surgery was integrated into some healthcare systems despite there being few well designed, real-world studies on safety or benefit. This study compared the safety of robotic with laparoscopic, thoracoscopic, and open approaches in common robotic procedures.
METHODS: This was a population-based, retrospective study of all adults who underwent prostatectomy, hysterectomy, pulmonary lobectomy, or partial nephrectomy in Ontario, …
Authors
Muaddi H; Stukel TA; de Mestral C; Nathens A; Pautler SE; Shayegan B; Hanna WC; Schlachta C; Breau RH; Hopkins L
Journal
British Journal of Surgery, Vol. 109, No. 8, pp. 763–771
Publisher
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Publication Date
July 15, 2022
DOI
10.1093/bjs/znac119
ISSN
0007-1323