ArticleFrontiers in surgery2022
Cost-Effectiveness of Robotic vs. Laparoscopic Surgery for Different Surgical Procedures: Protocol for a Prospective, Multicentric Study (ROBOCOSTES).
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13 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Comparison of surgical outcomes between robotic and laparoscopic surgery for mid-low rectal cancer: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.Journal of robotic surgery · 2025Pooled it
- Comparative Analysis of Short- and Long-Term Surgical Outcomes Following Open Conversion from Laparoscopic and Robotic Gastrectomy in Patients with Gastric Cancer.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- Impact of the articulating robotic system on suprapancreatic lymphadenectomy in obese patients with gastric cancer: A comparative study with conventional laparoscopy.Journal of robotic surgery · 2026Article
- Comprehensive Comparison of Features of Robotic Surgery Systems in Abdominal Surgeries: A Narrative Review Study.Health science reports · 2026Article
- Robotic Segmental Resection of the Splenic Flexure and Mid-Transverse Colon for Malignancy Treatment: A Systematic Review of Operative Techniques, Anastomotic Approaches, and Surgical and Oncological Outcomes.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
- Comment on "Evaluating robotic and laparoscopic approaches for left and right colon carcinoma: a retrospective propensity score-matched analysis.Journal of robotic surgery · 2025Article
- Evaluating robotic and laparoscopic approaches for left and right colon carcinoma: a retrospective propensity score-matched analysis.Journal of robotic surgery · 2025Article
- RERAS-robotic colorectal resections and ERAS® in older adults: optimizing recovery or adding complexity?Frontiers in surgery · 2025Article
- Cost-effectiveness of robotic vs laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy. Results from the national prospective trial ROBOCOSTES.Surgical endoscopy · 2024Observational
- Efficacy and Safety of Robotic Surgery vs. Open Surgery for Hilar Cholangiocarcinoma: A Comprehensive Review.Cureus · 2024Review
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- Surgical Frontiers: A Comparative Review of Robotics Versus Laparoscopy in Gynecological Interventions.Cureus · 2023Review
- A cost analysis of robotic vs. video-assisted thoracic surgery: The impact of the learning curve and the COVID-19 pandemic.Frontiers in surgery · 2023Article
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Abstract
Background: The studies which address the impact of costs of robotic vs. laparoscopic approach on quality of life (cost-effectiveness studies) are scares in general surgery. Methods: The Spanish national study on cost-effectiveness differences among robotic and laparoscopic surgery (ROBOCOSTES) is designed as a prospective, multicentre, national, observational study. The aim is to determine in which procedures robotic surgery is more cost-effective than laparoscopic surgery. Several surgical operations and patient populations will be evaluated (distal pancreatectomy, gastrectomy, sleeve gastrectomy, inguinal hernioplasty, rectal resection for cancer, Heller cardiomiotomy and Nissen procedure). Discussion: The results of this study will demonstrate which treatment (laparoscopic or robotic) and in which population is more cost-effective. This study will also assess the impact of previous surgical experience on main outcomes.
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