Impact of Coronavirus Disease 2019 on Clinical Outcomes of Robotic Cholecystectomy.

Background: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic strained the health care sector, putting severe constraints on surgical departments. In this study, we evaluate the impact of the pandemic on the outcomes of patients undergoing robotic cholecystectomy (RC).

Patients And Methods: Patients who underwent RC 1 year before and after March 2020 were included in this retrospective study and assigned accordingly to the pre or post-COVID group.

Learning Curve of Multiport Robotic Cholecystectomy: A Cumulative Sum Analysis.

Objective: To establish the learning curve of multiport robotic cholecystectomy (MRC).

Patients And Methods: A retrospective analysis of patients undergoing MRC was performed. A cumulative sum analysis helped define the learning curve through the evaluation of skin-to-skin (STS) time and postoperative complications rate.

Do the outcomes of robotic cholecystectomy in elderly worsen with age?

The elderly population are at an increased risk of perioperative morbidity and mortality due to their disease profile. Minimally invasive surgery and in particular the robotic approach may improve the outcomes of cholecystectomy in the elderly. Patients who underwent robotic cholecystectomy (RC) and were older than 65 at the time of the procedure were included in this retrospective study.

Learning Curve of Single-site Robotic Cholecystectomy: A Cumulative Sum Analysis.

Background: Minimally invasive surgery has significantly improved cosmesis and clinical outcomes after either laparoscopic or robotic cholecystectomy. In an effort to minimize the number of incisions in multiport procedures, single-site approaches have been developed. However, single-site robotic cholecystectomy (SSRC) can be technically challenging for novice surgeons.

Obesity and mid-term outcomes following robotic cholecystectomy.

Background: As obese adults often suffer from gallbladder disease, more data on postoperative outcomes following robotic cholecystectomy(RC) is needed.

Methods: RC candidates with a body mass index(BMI) > 30 kg/m were included. Postoperative course was documented and analyzed.