Surgical and medical outcomes in robotic compared to laparoscopic colectomy global prospective cohort from the American college of surgeons national surgical quality improvement program.

Background: Evidence regarding the outcomes benefits of robotic approach, when compared to a laparoscopic approach, in colectomy remain limited.

Objective: This study aimed to analyze the value of robotic approach compared to laparoscopic approach in minimally invasive colectomy.

Design: Cohort study of the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP).