Robot-assisted versus laparoscopic adrenalectomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques. Part a
Kun TangZhangqun Ye

Abstract

More recently, robot-assisted adrenalectomy (RA) has emerged as an attractive alternative to laparoscopic adrenalectomy (LA), and many studies have shown the feasibility and safety of RA. However, the short- and long-term outcomes of RA versus LA have not been adequately assessed, and the advantage over the laparoscopic approach has not been demonstrated. The aim of this study was to compare the outcomes of RA versus LA by means of a systematic review and meta-analysis of the available literature in the early experience. A systematic search of PubMed, SCI/SSCI, CNKI, and the Cochrane Library was performed to identify prospective randomized controlled trials and retrospective observational studies that compared RA and LA and were published between January 2006 to the end of December 2012. Outcomes of interest included demographic and clinical characteristics, perioperative variables, and complications. The meta-analysis was prepared in accordance with the Quality of Reporting of Meta-analyses (QUOROM) statement. Eight trials (232 cases and 297 controls) assessing RA versus LA were considered suitable for meta-analysis, including six prospective and two retrospective studies. There was a significant trend to choose patients for t...Continue Reading

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