Correction to: Trocar site closure with a novel anchor-based (neoClose) system versus standard suture closure: a prospective randomized controlled trial.

After careful review, the authors have noticed the following mistakes in the article entitled "Trocar site closure with a novel anchor based (neoClose®) system versus standard suture closure: A prospective randomized controlled trial": - Correct closure times are 19.9 seconds (SD 9.9) for the study group and 31.

Trocar site closure with a novel anchor-based (neoClose) system versus standard suture closure: a prospective randomized controlled trial.

Background: Patients with obesity have a higher risk of trocar site hernia. The objective of the present study was to compare a standard suture passer versus the neoClose device for port site fascial closure in patients with obesity undergoing laparoscopic bariatric surgery.

Methods: This is a randomized, controlled trial with two parallel arms.

A review of the role of robotics in bariatric surgery.

The epidemic of obesity continues to be a major health issue. It is now almost uniform that surgical procedures for weight loss are performed with minimally invasive techniques. This article reviews the literature regarding obesity-related health issues, in particular risk of malignancy, and the application of robotic technology in weight loss surgical procedures.